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

Overview of Crime in WF11 8RW

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF11 8RW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.98 per 1,000 population. This WF11 8RW 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 8RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 8RW, encompassing approximately 2297 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF11 8RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mirey Butt Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Linden Close with total crimes: 4
  • Redmayne Grove with total crimes: 3

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF11 8RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.98100.00%
Vehicle crime87.84100.00%
Public order63.48200.00%
Drugs22.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.93-35.71%
Other theft43.92100.00%
Vehicle crime41.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7450.00%
Shoplifting21.310.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.75-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour56.0925.00%
Burglary22.18-50.00%
Other theft20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Public order10.44-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.98-22.73%
Public order77.40133.33%
Burglary43.05300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-42.86%
Other theft41.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74100.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.4169.23%
Anti-social behaviour79.580.00%
Vehicle crime43.05300.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1444.44%
Other theft35.66200.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.06-30.77%
Public order73.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.05100.00%
Other crime21.74-33.33%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Other theft10.87-80.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.93-40.91%
Public order55.660.00%
Other theft52.180.00%
Other crime32.18200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.98120.00%
Public order59.58400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18200.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-50.00%
Robbery20.870.00%
Drugs20.87100.00%
Other crime10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.75-28.57%
Vehicle crime44.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74300.00%
Other theft21.74100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.140.00%
Drugs26.090.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202414
June 202417
May 202422
April 202413
March 20249
February 202413
January 202422
December 202310
November 202314

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mirey Butt Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. Linden Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Redmayne Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Eddystone Rise
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B6136
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vale Head Mount
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Spurrier'S Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cotterill Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Snowdon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Pinders Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pottery Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Vale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Vale Walk
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Vale Head Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Simpsons Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Ingram Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. A162
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Rainsborough Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Kershaw Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Fir Tree Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1