WORDSWORTH DRIVE, WF11 8QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8QA

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, WF11 8QA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.47 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8QA 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 8QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8QA, encompassing approximately 1488 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF11 8QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pontefract Road with total crimes: 6
  • Tennyson Close with total crimes: 4
  • Mill View with total crimes: 4

WORDSWORTH DRIVE, WF11 8QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.7280.00%
Vehicle crime46.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.80-47.37%
Anti-social behaviour56.72-58.33%
Vehicle crime33.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Other theft11.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1926.21171.43%
Anti-social behaviour1212.77-42.86%
Public order38.06200.00%
Other theft32.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2120.83250.00%
Violence and sexual offences714.11-12.50%
Public order14.70-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour65.380.00%
Public order44.03100.00%
Vehicle crime22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.77-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour66.0550.00%
Public order24.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.13550.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.74300.00%
Vehicle crime22.690.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Public order11.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting37.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary36.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.02-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.020.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.70400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.360.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.060.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.74-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences25.38-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.050.00%
Other theft45.380.00%
Public order32.690.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202412
June 202421
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20238
September 20239

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202419
June 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 202413
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20238

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pontefract Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tennyson Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Mill View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Limetrees
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Birch Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Hampden Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Chariot Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wordsworth Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Nurseries
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1