WF1 4BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4BA

WF1 4BA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.69 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 711 crimes and a crime rate of 17.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 4BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4BA, encompassing approximately 3393 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WF1 4BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tuke Grove with total crimes: 27
  • Arncliffe Road with total crimes: 8
  • Chaloner Grove with total crimes: 4

WF1 4BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.69-7.50%
Drugs910.90125.00%
Public order72.6575.00%
Burglary52.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47400.00%
Other theft51.47-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4019.4566.67%
Other theft611.79-25.00%
Drugs41.77-20.00%
Public order41.18-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Vehicle crime31.180.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-83.33%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.27-4.00%
Public order107.0711.11%
Other theft82.95166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.360.00%
Drugs51.77150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.47-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.18200.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.68-44.44%
Public order97.37-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour62.65-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.77100.00%
Other crime41.77300.00%
Burglary31.180.00%
Other theft30.88-50.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4522.9960.71%
Public order1113.2683.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.2475.00%
Other theft62.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.98-3.45%
Other theft98.2550.00%
Public order62.65-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.770.00%
Burglary41.180.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Theft from the person20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.50-9.38%
Public order88.5560.00%
Other theft62.36-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.5033.33%
Other theft79.4375.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.0620.00%
Public order51.77-44.44%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other crime10.29-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.3320.00%
Public order97.07350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.650.00%
Other theft41.470.00%
Other crime41.180.00%
Burglary41.18300.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.20-57.45%
Criminal damage and arson55.89-28.57%
Other theft41.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Public order20.88-75.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4721.8167.86%
Public order813.85-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson72.3640.00%
Other crime32.060.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.59100.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.270.00%
Public order138.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.830.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Robbery20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202440
July 202424
June 202425
May 202445
April 202428
March 202429
February 202432
January 202424
December 202320
November 202347
October 202328

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 20246
March 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20238
October 202313

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
June 20243
April 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 4BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tuke Grove
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary4
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Arncliffe Road
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Chaloner Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Sawley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Ivy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Windhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Harewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 8. Barleyfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 9. Governor'S Yard
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Moxon Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Haldane Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Rylstone Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Hebden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Queen Elizabeth Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ivy Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pinder'S Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Conistone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Starbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ivy Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Kilnsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Irwin Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Irwin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Warmfield View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1