BACK HATFEILD STREET, WF1 3PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3PT

BACK HATFEILD STREET, WF1 3PT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.49 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3PT 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 3PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3PT, encompassing approximately 3426 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF1 3PT area, explore the WF1 3PT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF1 3PT area, visit the WF1 3PT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)

WF1 3PT 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
  • Gills Yard with total crimes: 18

BACK HATFEILD STREET, WF1 3PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4243.4927.27%
Shoplifting2412.26-20.00%
Drugs177.00142.86%
Public order144.96-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.09-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour113.2110.00%
Other theft93.2150.00%
Vehicle crime52.630.00%
Burglary51.4666.67%
Possession of weapons41.460.00%
Other crime31.17-40.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3340.28-10.81%
Shoplifting309.6330.43%
Public order208.7617.65%
Criminal damage and arson135.84225.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.7966.67%
Drugs72.9240.00%
Other theft62.040.00%
Vehicle crime51.75150.00%
Other crime51.4666.67%
Burglary31.46200.00%
Robbery30.880.00%
Bicycle theft30.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3731.52-5.13%
Shoplifting2310.80-11.54%
Public order176.71-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour64.96-40.00%
Other theft61.75-53.85%
Drugs51.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-33.33%
Robbery31.17200.00%
Other crime30.8850.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-60.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3939.99-7.14%
Shoplifting2611.3862.50%
Public order217.59162.50%
Other theft136.13116.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.7911.11%
Drugs72.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0450.00%
Vehicle crime51.75150.00%
Possession of weapons41.46300.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Burglary20.58-60.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.3568.00%
Shoplifting1612.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour94.670.00%
Public order82.630.00%
Drugs72.3375.00%
Other theft62.0450.00%
Burglary51.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.46-33.33%
Theft from the person21.17-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.58-71.43%
Other crime20.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2831.817.69%
Violence and sexual offences258.17-19.35%
Anti-social behaviour97.30350.00%
Public order82.63-27.27%
Vehicle crime72.33250.00%
Burglary72.0475.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0420.00%
Other crime41.75100.00%
Drugs41.17-20.00%
Other theft41.17-63.64%
Theft from the person31.17-40.00%
Robbery20.88-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3132.69-22.50%
Shoplifting269.0523.81%
Other theft117.59-8.33%
Public order113.21-26.67%
Robbery53.2125.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.46-37.50%
Drugs51.46-50.00%
Theft from the person51.46150.00%
Burglary41.46-55.56%
Possession of weapons21.17100.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime20.58-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4040.578.11%
Shoplifting2111.6710.53%
Public order156.13-25.00%
Other theft124.3850.00%
Drugs103.50-9.09%
Burglary92.9212.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3314.29%
Vehicle crime62.3320.00%
Robbery41.75-33.33%
Other crime21.17-50.00%
Theft from the person20.58100.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3739.99-7.50%
Public order2010.8033.33%
Shoplifting195.8435.71%
Drugs115.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.21-38.46%
Burglary82.33300.00%
Other theft82.3333.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.3375.00%
Robbery62.0450.00%
Vehicle crime51.7525.00%
Other crime41.46-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.17100.00%
Theft from the person10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.29-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4035.61-13.04%
Public order1511.6715.38%
Shoplifting144.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour134.090.00%
Drugs113.7937.50%
Other theft63.2150.00%
Other crime51.750.00%
Vehicle crime41.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.17-33.33%
Robbery41.170.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Bicycle theft20.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.58-66.67%
Theft from the person10.29-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4637.659.52%
Shoplifting2113.43-34.38%
Anti-social behaviour136.1330.00%
Public order133.79-38.10%
Drugs83.79166.67%
Vehicle crime62.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.75100.00%
Robbery41.75100.00%
Other theft41.17-63.64%
Possession of weapons31.170.00%
Theft from the person30.880.00%
Burglary20.880.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4238.820.00%
Shoplifting3212.260.00%
Public order219.340.00%
Other theft116.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.210.00%
Other crime42.920.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Burglary20.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202442
July 202433
June 202437
May 202439
April 202442
March 202425
February 202431
January 202440
December 202337
November 202340
October 202346
September 202342

A total of 36 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 183 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202420
June 202417
May 202421
April 20248
March 20248
February 202411
January 202415
December 202320
November 202315
October 202313
September 202321

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202413
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 96 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20246
May 202413
April 20246
March 20244
February 202411
January 202412
December 20238
November 20236
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 280 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202430
June 202423
May 202426
April 202416
March 202428
February 202426
January 202421
December 202319
November 202314
October 202321
September 202332

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20238
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20247
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 202311
November 202311
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202410
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 20249
February 20242
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 3PT 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. Gills Yard
    Total18
    Drugs9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 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. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Saville Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hope Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Back Hambleton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Smallpage Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bond Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 14. Wakefield Bus Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Westfield Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Industrial Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Clarendon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Clarendon Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St John'S Grove
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Brook Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Hepworth Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Butler Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Albion Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Howard Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Richard Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 26. College Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Back Hatfeild Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Geneva Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Shilling Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Nightclub
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1