WF1 4ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4ER

WF1 4ER, Wakefield has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.13 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4ER 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 4ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4ER, encompassing approximately 3682 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (31.58% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF1 4ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parkhill Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • St James'S Park with total crimes: 4
  • Howden Way with total crimes: 3

WF1 4ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.1331.58%
Criminal damage and arson56.7966.67%
Public order41.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Drugs10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.950.00%
Public order85.16166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Vehicle crime30.81-57.14%
Other crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Drugs20.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.40-9.52%
Vehicle crime75.1640.00%
Drugs41.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-40.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Robbery20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.85-19.23%
Vehicle crime55.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3666.67%
Public order41.36-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Drugs30.8150.00%
Robbery20.81100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other theft10.54-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.850.00%
Other theft67.060.00%
Public order51.63-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09200.00%
Drugs20.81100.00%
Possession of weapons20.54100.00%
Burglary20.54-60.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.768.33%
Public order67.06100.00%
Burglary51.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.3633.33%
Other crime21.09-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.0233.33%
Other theft76.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.90400.00%
Other crime41.36100.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Drugs30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Public order30.81-50.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.235.88%
Public order64.890.00%
Burglary31.630.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.52-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson34.62-40.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.96-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.89150.00%
Public order21.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.6826.32%
Public order66.5220.00%
Other theft21.630.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.160.00%
Public order51.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 256 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202419
July 202419
June 202421
May 202426
April 202426
March 202424
February 202418
January 202417
December 202318
November 202324
October 202319

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20246
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
March 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parkhill Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 2. St James'S Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Howden Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warren Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Green Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hyde Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Woodhouse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Parkgate Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Brotherton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marsland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Park Hill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marsland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Sanderson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Berners Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Back Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1