WF11 8NA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8NA

WF11 8NA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.84 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8NA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF11 postcode area, which has experienced 265 crimes and a crime rate of 14.88 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF11 8NA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8NA, encompassing approximately 1524 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF11 8NA Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Pinfold Close with total crimes: 2
  • Pinders Garth with total crimes: 2

WF11 8NA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.84-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.6250.00%
Public order31.9750.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1575.00%
Public order24.590.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.310.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-75.00%
Burglary10.66-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.62-60.00%
Burglary22.620.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Other crime11.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.50100.00%
Vehicle crime56.5666.67%
Public order13.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.5325.00%
Vehicle crime33.280.00%
Other theft21.970.00%
Burglary11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.25-50.00%
Public order22.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.81-11.11%
Public order25.25-33.33%
Burglary21.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.31-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.1580.00%
Public order35.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Robbery11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.280.00%
Vehicle crime32.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.970.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.18-9.09%
Vehicle crime16.56-66.67%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.4057.14%
Criminal damage and arson47.22300.00%
Vehicle crime32.620.00%
Other theft21.97100.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Burglary10.66-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.530.00%
Burglary34.590.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20245
March 20244
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 202310
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pinfold Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Pinders Garth
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Argyle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pottery Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Vale Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Vale Crescent
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Linden Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ferrybridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wellington Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1