SWITHENS CLOSE, WF1 4GB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4GB

SWITHENS CLOSE, WF1 4GB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4GB 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 4GB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4GB, encompassing approximately 1917 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 4GB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Harewood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Barleyfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Gladstonbury Avenue with total crimes: 2

SWITHENS CLOSE, WF1 4GB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.30-25.00%
Drugs34.690.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.439.09%
Public order36.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.430.00%
Public order35.74200.00%
Vehicle crime21.56100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.87175.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.74100.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.17-55.56%
Vehicle crime12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.87-30.77%
Other theft44.69300.00%
Drugs12.09-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.39116.67%
Drugs26.780.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.43-40.00%
Public order33.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.22200.00%
Public order21.560.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8211.11%
Other theft15.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8280.00%
Other crime34.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.560.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.260.00%
Vehicle crime32.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202412
July 202411
June 202411
May 20244
April 20249
March 202413
February 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
February 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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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 4GB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Harewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 2. Barleyfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Gladstonbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Gisburn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Haldane Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rylstone Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2