WF11 8NF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8NF

WF11 8NF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8NF 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 8NF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8NF, encompassing approximately 1341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF11 8NF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Close with total crimes: 4
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Pinders Crescent with total crimes: 2

WF11 8NF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.67133.33%
Vehicle crime45.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.98100.00%
Burglary12.980.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order310.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Robbery11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

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 offences612.67500.00%
Vehicle crime34.470.00%
Public order22.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Other theft21.490.00%

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 behaviour35.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.240.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.75-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.1833.33%
Vehicle crime45.9633.33%
Public order32.980.00%

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 offences611.1820.00%
Vehicle crime34.470.00%
Burglary22.240.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.20-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Public order21.490.00%

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 offences610.44-25.00%
Vehicle crime24.470.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%

In January 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 offences810.4433.33%
Public order25.960.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-33.33%
Robbery11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

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 offences610.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.47300.00%
Vehicle crime32.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.93-9.09%
Public order27.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.750.00%

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 offences1117.1437.50%
Criminal damage and arson48.20300.00%
Vehicle crime32.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.240.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.75-66.67%
Public order10.75-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.180.00%
Burglary35.960.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20248
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 202310
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Linden Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pinders Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Argyle Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Castleford Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Pinfold Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pinders Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pottery Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1