THE CROFT, WF11 9BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 9BL

THE CROFT, WF11 9BL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.51 per 1,000 population. This WF11 9BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF11 postcode area, which has experienced 265 crimes and a crime rate of 14.88 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF11 9BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 9BL, encompassing approximately 1418 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF11 9BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Racca Green with total crimes: 6
  • Banks Garth with total crimes: 2
  • St Boltophs Close with total crimes: 2

THE CROFT, WF11 9BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.5133.33%
Public order45.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8250.00%
Shoplifting22.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.8750.00%
Possession of weapons24.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.75-69.23%
Vehicle crime32.82-25.00%
Robbery12.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.73160.00%
Vehicle crime49.16300.00%
Other theft32.8250.00%
Public order22.110.00%
Burglary21.41100.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-75.00%
Shoplifting10.70-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.39-50.00%
Shoplifting53.52150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.52300.00%
Other theft22.820.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.39-9.09%
Other theft27.05-33.33%
Shoplifting21.41-60.00%
Drugs11.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.2683.33%
Public order57.75150.00%
Shoplifting53.5225.00%
Other theft33.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11100.00%
Drugs21.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.69200.00%
Shoplifting44.230.00%
Public order22.82100.00%
Other theft21.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting410.57100.00%
Other theft32.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.11-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.16-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.930.00%
Shoplifting21.41-33.33%
Other theft11.410.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.6933.33%
Shoplifting35.64200.00%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.460.00%
Public order14.230.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 202413
April 20245
March 202410
February 202411
January 20246
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF11 9BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Racca Green
    Total6
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Banks Garth
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Boltophs Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Croftlands
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Aire Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Weeland Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. A645
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Longwoods Walk
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Fernley Green Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Garden Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1