BERNERS STREET, WF1 4EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4EA

BERNERS STREET, WF1 4EA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 112 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.15 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4EA 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 4EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4EA, encompassing approximately 3979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

WF1 4EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avison Yard with total crimes: 11
  • Frederick Street with total crimes: 8
  • Lower Warrengate with total crimes: 7

BERNERS STREET, WF1 4EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3728.15-5.13%
Public order189.300.00%
Shoplifting114.52-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour112.7657.14%
Drugs82.7614.29%
Other theft72.01-30.00%
Other crime41.76-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.01300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.75-57.14%
Robbery20.75-33.33%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.4150.00%
Public order189.80100.00%
Shoplifting134.520.00%
Other theft103.2742.86%
Anti-social behaviour72.51-22.22%
Drugs71.76-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.76-33.33%
Other crime51.51400.00%
Robbery31.2650.00%
Theft from the person20.75-33.33%
Burglary20.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.63-38.10%
Shoplifting136.53-35.00%
Public order93.27-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.2680.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.26-25.00%
Drugs82.26300.00%
Vehicle crime72.01600.00%
Other theft71.76-36.36%
Burglary51.76-16.67%
Theft from the person31.26200.00%
Robbery20.75-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.50-66.67%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4231.9131.25%
Shoplifting2010.55-4.76%
Public order125.039.09%
Anti-social behaviour123.02300.00%
Other theft113.0210.00%
Robbery82.76300.00%
Burglary62.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.51-37.50%
Possession of weapons31.26200.00%
Other crime30.75-40.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-66.67%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3226.64-5.88%
Shoplifting218.0416.67%
Public order115.2857.14%
Other theft102.76-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.510.00%
Burglary62.0120.00%
Other crime51.5125.00%
Vehicle crime31.26-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.75-75.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-85.71%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.8925.93%
Shoplifting188.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.52140.00%
Other theft113.0257.14%
Drugs72.76133.33%
Public order71.76-65.00%
Burglary51.7625.00%
Vehicle crime51.26400.00%
Other crime41.2633.33%
Robbery21.01100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.1112.50%
Public order206.79185.71%
Shoplifting95.03-40.00%
Other theft72.2640.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.51150.00%
Burglary41.260.00%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Drugs30.750.00%
Theft from the person20.75100.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.59-27.27%
Shoplifting156.03275.00%
Public order73.77-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.76100.00%
Other theft51.5125.00%
Drugs31.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Robbery20.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.50100.00%
Theft from the person10.50-75.00%
Other crime10.25-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.60-8.33%
Public order88.29-11.11%
Robbery62.010.00%
Drugs51.51-37.50%
Other crime41.2633.33%
Theft from the person41.01300.00%
Other theft41.01-42.86%
Shoplifting41.01-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.75-25.00%
Burglary30.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.882.86%
Shoplifting129.05-20.00%
Public order93.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.26-30.77%
Drugs82.26700.00%
Other theft72.01133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.7620.00%
Vehicle crime41.51300.00%
Other crime31.0150.00%
Possession of weapons30.7550.00%
Burglary10.75-75.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.63-33.96%
Public order158.80-11.76%
Shoplifting153.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.7730.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.27-37.50%
Burglary41.26-33.33%
Other theft31.01-50.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime20.50-33.33%
Drugs10.50-92.86%
Vehicle crime10.25-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5335.430.00%
Public order1713.320.00%
Shoplifting154.270.00%
Drugs143.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.510.00%
Burglary62.010.00%
Other theft61.510.00%
Vehicle crime51.510.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Robbery20.750.00%
Theft from the person20.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 202439
June 202426
May 202442
April 202432
March 202434
February 202427
January 202424
December 202333
November 202336
October 202335
September 202353

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202418
June 20249
May 202412
April 202411
March 20247
February 202420
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 166 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202413
June 202413
May 202420
April 202421
March 202418
February 20249
January 202415
December 20234
November 202312
October 202315
September 202315

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 20249
May 202412
April 20243
March 202412
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231
September 202314

A total of 88 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 202411
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Avison Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Frederick Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lower Warrengate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Earl Street
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. The Springs
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. William Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Thornhill Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Marsland Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Marsh Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wakefield Kirkgate (Station)
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 13. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 15. Denstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hyde Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Warren Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Upper Warrengate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Monk Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Marsland Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. White'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Charlotte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Park Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Green Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Marsland Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Sanderson Street
    Total1
    Public order1