KIRKSTALL CLOSE, WF1 4FU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4FU

KIRKSTALL CLOSE, WF1 4FU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4FU 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 4FU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4FU, encompassing approximately 1790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF1 4FU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Riverdale Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Harewood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barleyfield Close with total crimes: 3

KIRKSTALL CLOSE, WF1 4FU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.38-12.50%
Drugs33.91200.00%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Burglary11.120.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.380.00%
Public order24.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.700.00%
Vehicle crime24.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.82100.00%
Vehicle crime24.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.70-16.67%
Other theft32.790.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.58-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson13.35-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7322.22%
Criminal damage and arson36.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.56-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.93-18.18%
Public order35.030.00%
Other crime21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4910.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.1742.86%
Other crime45.5833.33%
Public order32.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.380.00%
Other crime33.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Riverdale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Harewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 3. Barleyfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Shaw Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Gladstonbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Haldane Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1