SELBY STREET, WF1 3PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3PQ

SELBY STREET, WF1 3PQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 174 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 42.62 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3PQ 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 3PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3PQ, encompassing approximately 4082 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (-11.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF1 3PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 22
  • Tuke Grove with total crimes: 21

SELBY STREET, WF1 3PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5442.6212.50%
Shoplifting3113.23-11.43%
Public order207.59-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.9027.27%
Other theft133.43-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.18-25.00%
Drugs92.200.00%
Burglary72.2075.00%
Vehicle crime61.71-14.29%
Other crime41.47-42.86%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Robbery30.7350.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4843.6011.63%
Shoplifting3511.7620.69%
Public order258.57-3.85%
Other theft156.1266.67%
Criminal damage and arson123.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.9483.33%
Drugs92.69125.00%
Vehicle crime72.20250.00%
Other crime71.71133.33%
Burglary41.71100.00%
Robbery20.98-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4333.80-21.82%
Shoplifting2910.53-14.71%
Public order267.10-7.14%
Other theft96.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.2060.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.96-45.45%
Drugs41.47-50.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Other crime30.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5543.351.85%
Shoplifting3413.4730.77%
Public order288.33100.00%
Other theft186.8680.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.4137.50%
Drugs82.690.00%
Vehicle crime51.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.22-16.67%
Possession of weapons41.2233.33%
Other crime30.980.00%
Robbery30.730.00%
Burglary20.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5436.0014.89%
Shoplifting2613.23-31.58%
Public order146.37-22.22%
Other theft103.4311.11%
Anti-social behaviour82.45-20.00%
Drugs81.9614.29%
Burglary61.96-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.47-25.00%
Theft from the person51.4766.67%
Vehicle crime31.22-40.00%
Other crime30.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons30.7350.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4739.6817.50%
Shoplifting3811.5122.58%
Public order189.3138.46%
Anti-social behaviour104.41100.00%
Other theft92.45-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson82.20-27.27%
Burglary71.96250.00%
Drugs71.7140.00%
Vehicle crime51.7166.67%
Other crime41.22100.00%
Robbery30.98-40.00%
Theft from the person30.73-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4033.80-11.11%
Shoplifting319.8034.78%
Other theft137.59-18.75%
Public order133.18-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.1810.00%
Robbery52.6966.67%
Drugs51.22-37.50%
Theft from the person51.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.22-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.22-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Burglary20.49-71.43%
Other crime20.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4536.74-2.17%
Shoplifting2311.0227.78%
Public order205.630.00%
Other theft164.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.9242.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.4533.33%
Drugs81.96-11.11%
Burglary71.96-12.50%
Vehicle crime41.71100.00%
Robbery30.980.00%
Theft from the person30.73200.00%
Other crime20.73-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4633.80-30.30%
Public order2011.2753.85%
Shoplifting184.905.88%
Other theft124.4150.00%
Drugs92.94-10.00%
Burglary82.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.71-57.14%
Other crime51.4725.00%
Robbery31.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-60.00%
Theft from the person10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6638.2134.69%
Shoplifting1716.16-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour144.167.69%
Public order133.43-35.00%
Drugs103.1842.86%
Other theft82.45-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson71.96-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.71-50.00%
Other crime41.22100.00%
Robbery40.9833.33%
Theft from the person30.980.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.49-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4938.70-2.00%
Shoplifting2612.00-33.33%
Public order206.37-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour134.9018.18%
Vehicle crime103.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.45100.00%
Other theft92.45-25.00%
Drugs72.20133.33%
Possession of weapons31.710.00%
Theft from the person30.73200.00%
Robbery30.7350.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Other crime20.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5038.940.00%
Shoplifting3912.250.00%
Public order239.550.00%
Other theft125.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.690.00%
Vehicle crime51.220.00%
Other crime41.220.00%
Drugs30.980.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Robbery20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 597 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 49.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202454
July 202448
June 202443
May 202455
April 202454
March 202447
February 202440
January 202445
December 202346
November 202366
October 202349
September 202350

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20248
February 202411
January 202410
December 20237
November 20237
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202415
June 20249
May 202418
April 202410
March 20249
February 202413
January 202416
December 202312
November 20238
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202435
June 202429
May 202434
April 202426
March 202438
February 202431
January 202423
December 202318
November 202317
October 202326
September 202339

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 240 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202425
June 202426
May 202428
April 202414
March 202418
February 202413
January 202420
December 202320
November 202313
October 202320
September 202323

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 202310
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 202410
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 202313
September 202311

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 3PQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Other crime2
    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. Tuke Grove
    Total21
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft5
    Public order3
    Drugs2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Frederick Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Earl Street
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saville Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Hope Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Stanley Road
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Back Hambleton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marsh Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 15. Denstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wakefield Bus Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Westfield Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Industrial Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Clarendon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Clarendon Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grantley Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Greenhill Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 23. St John'S Grove
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Brook Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hepworth Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Howard Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 29. Richard Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. College Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1