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

Overview of Crime in WF11 8NG

THE SQUARE, WF11 8NG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.42 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8NG 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 8NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8NG, encompassing approximately 865 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (450.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF11 8NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Castleford Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

THE SQUARE, WF11 8NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences1125.42450.00%
Vehicle crime312.710.00%
Public order23.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31100.00%
Burglary12.310.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.620.00%
Other theft12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.24100.00%
Public order24.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.1750.00%
Burglary26.930.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Drugs12.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

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 offences410.40-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.620.00%
Public order22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.71-28.57%
Vehicle crime25.78-33.33%
Public order22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Burglary11.160.00%

In January 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 offences715.0216.67%
Vehicle crime38.0950.00%
Public order23.470.00%
Other theft12.310.00%

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 offences615.02-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.93300.00%
Vehicle crime24.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.64-20.00%
Burglary49.240.00%
Drugs14.620.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.16-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.55200.00%
Vehicle crime33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.470.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other theft11.16-50.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.86-16.67%
Other theft25.78100.00%
Public order22.31-33.33%
Burglary22.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%

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 offences616.1750.00%
Public order36.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.470.00%
Other theft12.310.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences413.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.620.00%
Drugs22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20234
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20238
October 202310
September 20235
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
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 8NG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Richmond Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Castleford Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 4. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Pinfold Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Stranglands Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Pollard'S Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fishergate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Argyle Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1