WF11 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 8RB

WF11 8RB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.87 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8RB 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 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF11 8RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pontefract Road with total crimes: 6
  • Richmond Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Windsor Drive with total crimes: 3

WF11 8RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences414.62-42.86%
Other theft26.50100.00%
Public order23.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.250.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.12600.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.370.00%
Other theft13.250.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%

In July 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime211.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Drugs11.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20233
August 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20234
August 20237
July 20231

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 18 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
October 20231
July 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

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

MonthCount
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Pontefract Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour6
  • 2. Richmond Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Windsor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Castleford Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Station Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Public order1
  • 6. High Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Stranglands Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Pollard'S Fields
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1