WF11 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8RB

WF11 8RB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.62 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8RB 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 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8RB, encompassing approximately 615 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF11 8RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pontefract Road with total crimes: 6
  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 2

WF11 8RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime627.62500.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.7525.00%
Violence and sexual offences28.12-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.25-33.33%
Other theft13.25-66.67%
Burglary11.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences534.12-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.12-63.64%
Other theft36.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.8750.00%
Public order24.870.00%
Possession of weapons13.250.00%
Robbery11.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.62-66.67%
Burglary11.620.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1143.87-38.89%
Violence and sexual offences817.87700.00%
Vehicle crime313.000.00%
Public order24.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.25100.00%
Burglary13.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1834.12260.00%
Violence and sexual offences129.250.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour516.25-16.67%
Vehicle crime38.12200.00%
Public order14.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.62-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour627.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.7550.00%
Burglary29.750.00%
Vehicle crime13.250.00%
Drugs11.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour621.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.750.00%
Public order26.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.500.00%
Public order23.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.500.00%
Public order28.120.00%
Vehicle crime23.250.00%
Other theft13.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.0025.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.25-50.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences422.7533.33%
Burglary36.500.00%
Drugs24.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.25-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Public order13.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences319.50-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.870.00%
Vehicle crime24.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.25100.00%
Drugs13.250.00%
Other theft11.62-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.620.00%
Other theft26.500.00%
Public order23.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 202411
June 202418
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pontefract Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. King'S Mount
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pollard'S Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Castleford Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1