MALHAM SQUARE, WF1 4HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4HW

MALHAM SQUARE, WF1 4HW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.95 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4HW 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 4HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4HW, encompassing approximately 2613 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 4HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lodge Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Malham Square with total crimes: 5
  • Irwin Crescent with total crimes: 3

MALHAM SQUARE, WF1 4HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.950.00%
Public order35.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Robbery20.770.00%
Other crime10.77-80.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.01-33.33%
Other crime55.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9150.00%
Public order31.15-50.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Burglary10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.77-22.22%
Public order68.03200.00%
Other theft42.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.3950.00%
Public order210.330.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.925.88%
Criminal damage and arson66.89200.00%
Vehicle crime42.300.00%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.18-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour26.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%
Other theft10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.1650.00%
Burglary48.03300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.65-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour25.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.0127.78%
Criminal damage and arson38.80-62.50%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.77100.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Robbery20.770.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.015.88%
Criminal damage and arson86.890.00%
Public order33.0650.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Drugs11.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.3388.89%
Public order26.50-33.33%
Drugs20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences98.03-50.00%
Public order33.44-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Other crime10.77-50.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.600.00%
Public order76.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.680.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Other crime20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202414
May 202421
April 202427
March 202418
February 202417
January 202421
December 202314
November 202323
October 202318
September 202317
August 20239
July 202318

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
October 20233
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20237

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20238
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Park Lodge Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Malham Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Irwin Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Parkhill Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parkinson Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodhouse Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barden Road
    Total1
    Public order1