PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF11 8PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8PN

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF11 8PN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.32 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8PN 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 8PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8PN, encompassing approximately 1709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-47.37% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF11 8PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tennyson Close with total crimes: 12
  • Pontefract Road with total crimes: 6
  • Richmond Avenue with total crimes: 4

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF11 8PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.32175.00%
Anti-social behaviour1012.87-47.37%
Public order45.85300.00%
Vehicle crime42.340.00%
Other theft32.34200.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1918.72280.00%
Violence and sexual offences811.11-11.11%
Other theft14.680.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.45-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.26-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.92100.00%
Public order32.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.62-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour66.430.00%
Burglary23.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Other theft21.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.211400.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.77500.00%
Other crime23.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.8550.00%
Shoplifting31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.60-55.56%
Burglary32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0280.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.260.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.1125.00%
Burglary32.92200.00%
Public order31.750.00%
Drugs21.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.53-14.29%
Other theft33.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Public order31.75200.00%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4340.00%
Other theft14.090.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.020.00%
Other crime32.920.00%
Public order11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 20248
May 20249
April 202411
March 202415
February 20241
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202419
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Tennyson Close
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences12
  • 2. Pontefract Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 3. Richmond Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Castleford Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Station Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 7. Hampden Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wentcliffe Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pinfold Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stranglands Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Pollard'S Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Shelley Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wordsworth Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Mill View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Blenheim Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1