FOURTH AVENUE, WF1 2HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 2HT

FOURTH AVENUE, WF1 2HT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.82 per 1,000 population. This WF1 2HT 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 2HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 2HT, encompassing approximately 2098 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (333.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 2HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wicket Drive with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Hatfeild View with total crimes: 2

FOURTH AVENUE, WF1 2HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences1313.82333.33%
Public order56.19150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.38200.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Shoplifting20.95-66.67%
Other crime10.950.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.86-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Public order20.95-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.91-15.38%
Public order65.240.00%
Shoplifting62.86-25.00%
Other theft12.860.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.34-18.75%
Shoplifting86.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.810.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.8260.00%
Shoplifting87.6214.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.810.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.58-41.18%
Shoplifting74.76-22.22%
Other theft13.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.200.00%
Shoplifting98.10200.00%
Burglary34.2950.00%
Public order21.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Drugs10.48-50.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.77112.50%
Other theft38.10200.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-33.33%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Public order10.95-66.67%
Other crime10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.44-65.22%
Public order33.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.430.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.72360.00%
Public order310.960.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.62-61.54%
Shoplifting32.38-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Other theft21.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.86-23.53%
Shoplifting46.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9150.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.100.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20243
May 202411
April 202413
March 202416
February 202410
January 202417
December 202317
November 20238
October 202323
September 20235
August 202313
July 202317

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 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.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 63 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20247
January 20249
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 2HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wicket Drive
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Hatfeild View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Paragon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Silver Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Butterfield Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Stumps Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newton Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Third Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1