WF1 4EQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.15 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4EQ 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 4EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4EQ, encompassing approximately 2726 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 38.15 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 14.67 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 4.40 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 4.40 | 450.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.03 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.20 | -61.54% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.83 | -20.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 1.47 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.47 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.10 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.73 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.37 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.37 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 44.75 | 39.13% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 11.74 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 11.00 | 333.33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 4.77 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.30 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.93 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.20 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.83 | 66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.83 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.10 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.10 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.73 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.73 | 100.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 30 | 38.88 | 87.50% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 11.00 | 35.29% |
| Public order | 20 | 8.44 | 185.71% |
| Other theft | 8 | 7.34 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.93 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.20 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.10 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.10 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.10 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.37 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 27.14 | -19.05% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 6.24 | -40.74% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 5.87 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.57 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.57 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.57 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.20 | 400.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.83 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.73 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 27 | 37.41 | -22.86% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 9.90 | -4.55% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 7.70 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 8 | 5.14 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.93 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.20 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.83 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.47 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.37 | -80.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 40.71 | 25.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 12.84 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 8.07 | 71.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 4.40 | -46.67% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.93 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.57 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.57 | 500.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.20 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.83 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.47 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.73 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.73 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 28 | 38.88 | 7.69% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 10.27 | -12.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 8.07 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.50 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.93 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.57 | 600.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.57 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.20 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.20 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.10 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.37 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 26 | 33.74 | -13.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 9.54 | 13.64% |
| Public order | 10 | 9.17 | -23.08% |
| Other theft | 9 | 3.67 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.30 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.83 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.10 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.10 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.37 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 30 | 33.74 | 76.47% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 11.00 | 4.76% |
| Public order | 13 | 8.07 | 18.18% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.77 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.83 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.47 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.47 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.73 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.73 | -71.43% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.73 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.37 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 30.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 7.70 | -43.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 6.24 | 22.22% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.03 | 250.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.57 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 1.47 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.47 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.47 | -63.64% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.10 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 30 | 36.31 | 15.38% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 11.00 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 7.70 | 1000.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.03 | -43.75% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.47 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.47 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1.47 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.47 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 36.68 | -6.67% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 10.27 | 52.94% |
| Public order | 16 | 9.54 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.87 | 14.29% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.93 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.20 | -55.56% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.47 | -40.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.73 | -60.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.73 | -93.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 41.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 11.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 16 | 6.24 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 15 | 5.87 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.50 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.30 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.57 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.20 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.83 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.83 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.73 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.37 | 0.00% |
A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 11 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 40 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 22 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 25 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 21 |
| October 2023 | 28 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
A total of 149 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 8 |
| July 2024 | 20 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 11 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 16 |
A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 13 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 14 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 9 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 324 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 30 |
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 27 |
| April 2024 | 35 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 4EQ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Shoplifting | 4 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |