PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF11 8RJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.45 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8RJ 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 8RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8RJ, encompassing approximately 2156 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 13.45 | -58.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 4.64 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.32 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.85 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.39 | -83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.46 | -80.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 28.75 | 140.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 11.13 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 5.56 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.71 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.32 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.32 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.39 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.93 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 20.40 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 5.56 | 1100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 5.56 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 4.64 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.93 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.93 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 12.98 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 5.56 | -61.54% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.32 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.85 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.39 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.46 | -87.50% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 13 | 25.04 | -13.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 6.03 | -7.69% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.56 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.71 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.32 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.32 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.85 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.39 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.93 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 15 | 26.43 | 400.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 6.96 | -23.53% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.03 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.25 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.32 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.32 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.39 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.39 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.93 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.93 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 21.80 | 21.43% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.88 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.25 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.32 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.32 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.39 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.93 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.93 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 19.94 | 27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.49 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.78 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.32 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.85 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.85 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.85 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 11.59 | 22.22% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 5.10 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.39 | -62.50% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.39 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.93 | -85.71% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.46 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 19.48 | -43.75% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.17 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.71 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.71 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.25 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.85 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.93 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.93 | 100.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 16.69 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 5 | 7.42 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.32 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.85 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.39 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.39 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.46 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.46 | -85.71% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 18.09 | -12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 6.49 | 75.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.25 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.85 | 300.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.85 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.85 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.39 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.93 | -83.33% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 15.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 7.42 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.78 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.85 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.39 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.46 | 0.00% |
A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 14 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 16 |
A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
A total of 71 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF11 8RJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |