WF11 8FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8FD

WF11 8FD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.57 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8FD 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 8FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8FD, encompassing approximately 1916 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)

WF11 8FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Forge Hill Lane with total crimes: 5

WF11 8FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.575.26%
Anti-social behaviour1210.4320.00%
Shoplifting76.2640.00%
Vehicle crime33.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.570.00%
Drugs21.570.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.57533.33%
Anti-social behaviour109.91400.00%
Shoplifting55.220.00%
Public order42.61300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0950.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.39400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.61-75.00%
Other theft31.57-25.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-71.43%
Public order11.04-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.8371.43%
Anti-social behaviour76.26-12.50%
Public order53.65-54.55%
Other theft42.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-33.33%
Robbery21.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order1117.741000.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.74166.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.1775.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.650.00%
Other theft21.57-50.00%
Shoplifting21.04-60.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting58.87-64.29%
Violence and sexual offences42.61-73.33%
Other theft42.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.09-40.00%
Public order11.57-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.57114.29%
Shoplifting147.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.300.00%
Vehicle crime42.6133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.09200.00%
Public order31.57-25.00%
Other theft21.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1420.87366.67%
Violence and sexual offences77.3075.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.6525.00%
Public order42.610.00%
Other theft32.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.57200.00%
Burglary21.57-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary514.09400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.61100.00%
Public order42.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.09-66.67%
Other theft32.090.00%
Shoplifting31.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.57-33.33%
Other crime11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.2250.00%
Shoplifting46.2633.33%
Vehicle crime32.0950.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Other theft31.57-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.00-50.00%
Other theft54.17-16.67%
Shoplifting32.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.960.00%
Shoplifting98.3580.00%
Other theft64.7050.00%
Public order43.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%
Burglary31.57-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.870.00%
Public order68.350.00%
Shoplifting53.130.00%
Burglary42.610.00%
Other theft42.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 20244
March 202415
February 20247
January 20244
December 202312
November 20238
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 202414
February 202414
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 64 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 202411
April 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. Forge Hill Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Westfield Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. B6136
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Ridgeway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. The Arcade
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Bridge Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hill Top
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cheviot Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A645
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Oakfield Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. North View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hill Top Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1