THE SQUARE, WF11 8ND Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8ND

THE SQUARE, WF11 8ND, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.52 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8ND crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF11 postcode area, which has experienced 230 crimes and a crime rate of 12.91 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF11 8ND crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8ND, encompassing approximately 1101 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF11 8ND Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castleford Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 3

THE SQUARE, WF11 8ND Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.52500.00%
Vehicle crime35.450.00%
Public order22.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Other theft11.820.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.720.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Public order10.91-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.800.00%
Vehicle crime45.4533.33%
Public order33.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.6150.00%
Vehicle crime35.450.00%
Burglary22.720.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Drugs11.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.630.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.890.00%
Vehicle crime25.450.00%
Public order21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.820.00%
Burglary10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.170.00%
Vehicle crime25.450.00%
Public order11.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.45300.00%
Vehicle crime23.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.80-11.11%
Public order17.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.91-66.67%
Burglary10.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.17200.00%
Vehicle crime32.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.720.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.890.00%
Public order25.45-33.33%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.7120.00%
Public order35.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Burglary11.820.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.540.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.820.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20239
September 20236
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Castleford Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 3. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Pinfold Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fishergate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Argyle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1