WF11 8DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8DJ

WF11 8DJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8DJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF11 postcode area, which has experienced 228 crimes and a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF11 8DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8DJ, encompassing approximately 1875 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF11 8DJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 3
  • Aire Street with total crimes: 3
  • A645 with total crimes: 2

WF11 8DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.73-8.33%
Vehicle crime35.87200.00%
Public order21.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Other theft21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.9371.43%
Public order46.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-50.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.60-36.36%
Vehicle crime33.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Possession of weapons21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.26-35.29%
Vehicle crime35.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6050.00%
Public order21.60-33.33%
Robbery11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.8030.77%
Burglary59.07400.00%
Vehicle crime42.67300.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-50.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.53-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.00-18.75%
Shoplifting56.93150.00%
Other theft42.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.8633.33%
Drugs28.530.00%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Shoplifting21.07-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.20-7.69%
Public order56.40150.00%
Shoplifting52.6725.00%
Other theft42.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.86160.00%
Shoplifting46.930.00%
Public order22.13100.00%
Other theft21.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Other crime11.07-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.80-44.44%
Shoplifting42.67100.00%
Other theft32.13200.00%
Bicycle theft21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.53-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson24.800.00%
Shoplifting21.07-33.33%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.4022.22%
Vehicle crime45.870.00%
Shoplifting32.13200.00%
Public order21.60-50.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.660.00%
Public order44.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20247
June 202411
May 202417
April 202413
March 202416
February 202412
January 202413
December 20235
November 20239
October 202311
September 20239

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF11 8DJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chapel Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Aire Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. A645
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Croftlands
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Morley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Island
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mowbray Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. East View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Racca Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Weeland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Springfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Springfields Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Weeland Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fernley Green Road
    Total1
    Other theft1