WF1 4EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4EH

WF1 4EH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 106 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.88 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4EH 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 4EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4EH, encompassing approximately 2726 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF1 4EH area, explore the WF1 4EH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (185.71% increase)

WF1 4EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • West Parade Street with total crimes: 13
  • Wonder Street with total crimes: 12

WF1 4EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3038.8887.50%
Violence and sexual offences2311.0035.29%
Public order208.44185.71%
Other theft87.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.93-14.29%
Drugs32.20-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-57.14%
Burglary31.1050.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.14-19.05%
Shoplifting166.24-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour75.87-50.00%
Public order72.57-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.5716.67%
Other theft62.5720.00%
Drugs52.20400.00%
Other crime21.83100.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Burglary20.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2737.41-22.86%
Violence and sexual offences219.90-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour147.7075.00%
Robbery85.14700.00%
Public order82.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.930.00%
Other theft52.20-28.57%
Burglary41.83-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.47-50.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Drugs10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.37-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3540.7125.00%
Violence and sexual offences2212.840.00%
Public order128.0771.43%
Anti-social behaviour84.40-46.67%
Burglary72.9316.67%
Other theft72.57-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.57500.00%
Other crime52.2066.67%
Vehicle crime41.83-42.86%
Drugs21.47-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.73100.00%
Robbery10.73-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2838.887.69%
Violence and sexual offences2210.27-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.07400.00%
Other theft85.50-11.11%
Public order72.93-30.00%
Vehicle crime72.57600.00%
Burglary62.570.00%
Drugs62.20100.00%
Other crime32.2050.00%
Robbery21.10100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-80.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2633.74-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences259.5413.64%
Public order109.17-23.08%
Other theft93.67200.00%
Burglary63.30500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.200.00%
Drugs31.83-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Other crime21.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3033.7476.47%
Violence and sexual offences2211.004.76%
Public order138.0718.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.7725.00%
Drugs41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Other theft31.47-25.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-50.00%
Robbery20.73-71.43%
Theft from the person10.73-75.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.810.00%
Shoplifting177.70-43.33%
Public order116.2422.22%
Robbery74.03250.00%
Vehicle crime42.570.00%
Theft from the person41.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-50.00%
Drugs41.47-63.64%
Other theft41.470.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Burglary21.100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3036.3115.38%
Violence and sexual offences2111.00-25.00%
Drugs117.701000.00%
Public order94.03-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson83.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.47100.00%
Other theft41.47-33.33%
Possession of weapons41.47100.00%
Robbery21.47100.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2836.68-6.67%
Shoplifting2610.2752.94%
Public order169.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.8714.29%
Other theft62.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-55.56%
Burglary31.47-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-60.00%
Theft from the person20.730.00%
Drugs10.73-93.33%
Robbery10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3041.81-33.33%
Shoplifting1711.0070.00%
Public order166.2460.00%
Drugs155.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.5028.57%
Criminal damage and arson73.3016.67%
Other theft62.57-45.45%
Burglary52.20-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.830.00%
Theft from the person21.830.00%
Robbery10.73-80.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4543.2836.36%
Other theft1116.51450.00%
Public order104.03-9.09%
Shoplifting103.67-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour73.6775.00%
Burglary62.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.20-40.00%
Drugs62.2050.00%
Robbery52.2066.67%
Vehicle crime51.8325.00%
Possession of weapons21.83100.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Theft from the person20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3339.250.00%
Shoplifting2812.100.00%
Public order1110.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.670.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Drugs41.470.00%
Burglary41.470.00%
Robbery31.470.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
October 20231
September 202315
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 20247
May 20248
April 202412
March 20247
February 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
October 202316
September 202316
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202417
May 202421
April 202422
March 202422
February 202425
January 202422
December 202321
November 202321
October 202328
September 202330
August 202345
July 202333

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20236
August 202311
July 20232

A total of 35 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238
October 20238
September 20237
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 202414
April 20248
March 202415
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20239
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20235
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 320 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202416
May 202427
April 202435
March 202428
February 202426
January 202430
December 202317
November 202330
October 202326
September 202317
August 202310
July 202328

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Shoplifting11
    Public order5
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. West Parade Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wonder Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Thornhill Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Upper Warrengate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 6. Avison Yard
    Total5
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. John Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 8. William Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 10. White'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Almshouse Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Wakefield Kirkgate (Station)
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Marsland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Monk Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. West Parade
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Kay Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Marsland Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 20. Peterson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Marsland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Charlotte Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Harrison Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Sun Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1