WF1 1RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 1RF

WF1 1RF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 167 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 78.26 per 1,000 population. This WF1 1RF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 18.86 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 1RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 1RF, encompassing approximately 2133 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (86.36% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (85.71% increase)

WF1 1RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 34
  • Albion Court with total crimes: 13
  • West Parade Street with total crimes: 13

WF1 1RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4178.2686.36%
Violence and sexual offences3819.21-9.52%
Public order2617.8185.71%
Anti-social behaviour2112.1816.67%
Other theft119.8422.22%
Criminal damage and arson95.16-30.77%
Burglary54.22-50.00%
Robbery42.34300.00%
Other crime31.870.00%
Drugs31.41-72.73%
Theft from the person21.41-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4272.17-25.00%
Shoplifting2219.68-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour1810.31-25.00%
Public order148.44-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson136.5685.71%
Drugs116.09175.00%
Burglary105.1666.67%
Other theft94.6912.50%
Theft from the person54.22150.00%
Other crime32.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.41-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.41-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.94-50.00%
Robbery10.47-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5686.7021.74%
Shoplifting4226.24-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour2419.6841.18%
Public order1711.256.25%
Other theft87.97-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson73.7540.00%
Burglary63.28500.00%
Robbery62.81500.00%
Other crime42.81-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.870.00%
Drugs41.87-20.00%
Bicycle theft31.870.00%
Possession of weapons21.41100.00%
Theft from the person20.94100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6081.0817.65%
Violence and sexual offences4628.12-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour1721.56-29.17%
Public order167.976.67%
Other theft117.5057.14%
Criminal damage and arson55.16-37.50%
Other crime52.3466.67%
Drugs52.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime42.34-42.86%
Burglary11.87-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.47-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5188.1010.87%
Violence and sexual offences5023.9035.14%
Anti-social behaviour2423.4314.29%
Drugs1511.25200.00%
Public order157.037.14%
Criminal damage and arson87.03-11.11%
Other theft73.75-36.36%
Vehicle crime73.28250.00%
Other crime33.28200.00%
Burglary31.41-40.00%
Theft from the person31.4150.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Robbery10.47-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4673.58-2.13%
Violence and sexual offences3721.56-33.93%
Anti-social behaviour2117.34133.33%
Public order149.84-36.36%
Other theft116.5637.50%
Criminal damage and arson95.1650.00%
Drugs54.22-16.67%
Burglary52.3466.67%
Robbery32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime21.41-66.67%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Other crime10.94-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5681.547.69%
Shoplifting4726.2442.42%
Public order2222.03-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour910.3112.50%
Other theft84.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.75-25.00%
Drugs62.8150.00%
Vehicle crime62.81100.00%
Other crime52.8125.00%
Burglary32.34-40.00%
Theft from the person21.41-60.00%
Robbery20.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5273.584.00%
Shoplifting3324.37-19.51%
Public order2315.47130.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.78-11.11%
Other theft83.75-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour83.75-20.00%
Theft from the person53.750.00%
Burglary52.34150.00%
Drugs42.34-66.67%
Other crime41.87300.00%
Robbery41.87100.00%
Vehicle crime31.8750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5074.05-12.28%
Shoplifting4123.43-18.00%
Drugs1219.2171.43%
Other theft115.6237.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.16-23.08%
Public order104.69-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson94.690.00%
Theft from the person54.220.00%
Possession of weapons32.3450.00%
Vehicle crime21.41100.00%
Robbery20.94100.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Other crime10.94-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5784.3629.55%
Shoplifting5026.7192.31%
Public order1823.43-37.93%
Anti-social behaviour138.448.33%
Criminal damage and arson96.090.00%
Other theft84.220.00%
Drugs73.75-53.33%
Theft from the person53.28150.00%
Other crime52.3466.67%
Burglary32.34-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.41-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.94-66.67%
Robbery10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4475.45-43.59%
Public order2920.6245.00%
Shoplifting2613.5936.84%
Drugs1512.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.03-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson95.6228.57%
Other theft84.22-33.33%
Burglary43.75-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.87-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.4150.00%
Other crime31.41-25.00%
Robbery21.41-66.67%
Theft from the person20.94-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.94-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 78 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7890.4547.17%
Public order2036.55-13.04%
Shoplifting199.37-60.42%
Anti-social behaviour138.900.00%
Other theft126.09200.00%
Drugs105.6266.67%
Burglary74.6940.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.28-30.00%
Vehicle crime73.2875.00%
Robbery63.28100.00%
Theft from the person62.8150.00%
Other crime42.81100.00%
Possession of weapons21.87-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.94100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5384.360.00%
Shoplifting4824.840.00%
Public order2322.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.090.00%
Drugs64.690.00%
Burglary52.810.00%
Vehicle crime42.340.00%
Other theft41.870.00%
Theft from the person41.870.00%
Possession of weapons41.870.00%
Robbery31.870.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 20248
April 202411
March 20247
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20238
September 20238
August 202312
July 20234

A total of 36 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 659 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 50.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202438
June 202442
May 202456
April 202446
March 202450
February 202437
January 202456
December 202352
November 202350
October 202357
September 202344
August 202378
July 202353

A total of 44 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 203 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202418
May 202424
April 202417
March 202424
February 202421
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312
August 202313
July 202313

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 103 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202411
May 20244
April 20245
March 202415
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 202312
October 20237
September 202315
August 202310
July 20236

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 247 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202414
May 202417
April 202416
March 202415
February 202414
January 202422
December 202323
November 202310
October 202318
September 202329
August 202320
July 202323

A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20237
July 20235

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202413
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20249
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20239
September 20239
August 20237
July 202310

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 526 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 40.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202422
May 202442
April 202460
March 202451
February 202446
January 202447
December 202333
November 202341
October 202350
September 202326
August 202319
July 202348

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total34
    Shoplifting11
    Public order9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Robbery2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Albion Court
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. West Parade Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wonder Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. South Parade
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Thornhill Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Ings Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. George Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Avison Yard
    Total5
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 11. William Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Rodney Yard
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Charlesworth Way
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 15. White'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Almshouse Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Southgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 18. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Teall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cross Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. The Springs
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Silver Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Monk Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. West Parade
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Avondale Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 26. Charlotte Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Harrison Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Marygate
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Bank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1