WF1 1QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 1QR

WF1 1QR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 264 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 67.16 per 1,000 population. This WF1 1QR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 834 crimes and a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 1QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 1QR, encompassing approximately 3931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (85) incidents (4.94% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (47) incidents (-7.84% decrease)
  • Public order: (32) incidents (-8.57% decrease)

WF1 1QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18

WF1 1QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8567.164.94%
Shoplifting4721.62-7.84%
Public order3211.96-8.57%
Anti-social behaviour248.1450.00%
Drugs196.1146.15%
Criminal damage and arson144.83-30.00%
Other theft133.560.00%
Burglary83.31166.67%
Possession of weapons52.040.00%
Robbery51.2725.00%
Other crime41.27-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Bicycle theft30.76-25.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8165.1232.79%
Shoplifting5120.6034.21%
Public order3512.9759.09%
Criminal damage and arson208.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.090.00%
Drugs134.0744.44%
Other theft133.31-13.33%
Other crime103.31100.00%
Robbery42.540.00%
Vehicle crime41.02-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.020.00%
Burglary31.02-70.00%
Theft from the person20.76-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6151.39-22.78%
Shoplifting3815.52-28.30%
Public order229.67-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour165.60-23.81%
Other theft154.07-31.82%
Criminal damage and arson103.8225.00%
Burglary102.54-16.67%
Drugs92.540.00%
Theft from the person62.29200.00%
Other crime51.530.00%
Vehicle crime51.27150.00%
Robbery41.270.00%
Possession of weapons11.02-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 79 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7965.12-10.23%
Shoplifting5320.1020.45%
Public order3213.48166.67%
Other theft228.1437.50%
Anti-social behaviour215.6031.25%
Burglary125.34140.00%
Drugs93.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2960.00%
Other crime52.0425.00%
Possession of weapons51.27400.00%
Robbery41.27100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-33.33%
Theft from the person20.51-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8853.6722.22%
Shoplifting4422.39-24.14%
Anti-social behaviour1611.19-30.43%
Other theft164.0760.00%
Public order124.07-20.00%
Drugs93.05-47.06%
Burglary52.29-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-44.44%
Theft from the person41.27-33.33%
Other crime41.020.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-40.00%
Robbery20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7259.5341.18%
Shoplifting5818.3248.72%
Anti-social behaviour2314.75155.56%
Drugs175.8554.55%
Public order154.32-42.31%
Other theft103.82-44.44%
Burglary92.5428.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.2912.50%
Theft from the person62.290.00%
Vehicle crime51.5366.67%
Other crime41.27100.00%
Robbery31.02-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5148.33-34.62%
Shoplifting3912.97-13.33%
Public order269.92-3.70%
Other theft186.615.88%
Drugs114.58-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour92.80-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.29-27.27%
Burglary72.0416.67%
Robbery61.7820.00%
Theft from the person61.530.00%
Possession of weapons31.530.00%
Vehicle crime30.7650.00%
Other crime20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7857.74-4.88%
Shoplifting4519.8440.62%
Public order2711.45-6.90%
Other theft176.8730.77%
Drugs134.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.3137.50%
Criminal damage and arson112.8057.14%
Theft from the person62.8050.00%
Burglary61.53-50.00%
Robbery51.530.00%
Other crime31.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons30.7650.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8255.962.50%
Shoplifting3220.86-17.95%
Public order298.1461.11%
Drugs137.3818.18%
Other theft133.310.00%
Burglary123.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.05-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.04-36.36%
Other crime61.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.53100.00%
Robbery51.53-16.67%
Theft from the person41.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 80 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8055.20-10.11%
Shoplifting3920.35-23.53%
Public order189.92-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour154.58-16.67%
Other theft133.82-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson113.31-8.33%
Drugs112.8022.22%
Other crime82.8033.33%
Robbery62.0420.00%
Theft from the person61.53-33.33%
Burglary31.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.76-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8964.8714.10%
Shoplifting5122.64-3.77%
Public order2812.97-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour187.1212.50%
Other theft144.58-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.5633.33%
Theft from the person93.05125.00%
Drugs92.2912.50%
Burglary62.290.00%
Other crime61.53100.00%
Robbery51.5325.00%
Possession of weapons41.27300.00%
Vehicle crime41.02-42.86%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7863.850.00%
Shoplifting5319.840.00%
Public order4213.480.00%
Other theft2010.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.070.00%
Drugs82.290.00%
Vehicle crime72.040.00%
Burglary61.780.00%
Robbery41.530.00%
Theft from the person41.020.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 924 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 77.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202485
July 202481
June 202461
May 202479
April 202488
March 202472
February 202451
January 202478
December 202382
November 202380
October 202389
September 202378

A total of 60 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 318 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202432
July 202435
June 202422
May 202432
April 202412
March 202415
February 202426
January 202427
December 202329
November 202318
October 202328
September 202342

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202420
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
March 20249
February 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 202311
October 202312
September 20239

A total of 184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202413
June 202415
May 202422
April 202416
March 202410
February 202418
January 202417
December 202313
November 202313
October 202314
September 202320

A total of 550 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202447
July 202451
June 202438
May 202453
April 202444
March 202458
February 202439
January 202445
December 202332
November 202339
October 202351
September 202353

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 202410
May 202412
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 202312
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 141 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202413
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
March 202417
February 202411
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202416
June 202416
May 202421
April 202416
March 202423
February 20249
January 202411
December 20238
November 202315
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 57 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 1QR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting16
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Arundel Close
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gills Yard
    Total18
    Drugs9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Albion Court
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Frederick Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lower Warrengate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Earl Street
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rodney Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. The Springs
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Carter Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Saville Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Hope Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Back Hambleton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Smallpage Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Westmorland Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cross Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Marsh Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bond Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 24. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 25. Denstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wakefield Bus Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Barstow Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Cliff Parade
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Industrial Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2