WF1 4JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4JE

WF1 4JE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4JE 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 4JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4JE, encompassing approximately 2979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 4JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lodge Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Kilnsey Road with total crimes: 4
  • Burkwood Drive with total crimes: 3

WF1 4JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.420.00%
Public order66.71200.00%
Drugs32.010.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.42-13.04%
Anti-social behaviour46.71300.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-33.33%
Other crime20.670.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.4143.75%
Public order47.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.73-20.00%
Other theft35.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.7511.11%
Vehicle crime36.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01-40.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Other theft20.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-60.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.76-5.26%
Anti-social behaviour56.04150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.680.00%
Public order31.68-25.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.7635.71%
Burglary56.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6825.00%
Public order41.680.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Drugs10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.39-57.58%
Criminal damage and arson44.70-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3317.4583.33%
Criminal damage and arson511.08-16.67%
Public order51.6825.00%
Other crime31.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.08-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson66.04100.00%
Vehicle crime42.01300.00%
Public order41.34-42.86%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.7673.33%
Public order78.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3550.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.41-28.57%
Public order75.0416.67%
Other crime32.350.00%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences2115.440.00%
Public order67.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.010.00%
Other crime31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 263 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202420
May 202423
April 202416
March 202420
February 202418
January 202419
December 202314
November 202333
October 202318
September 202326
August 202315
July 202321

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
November 20235
October 20234
September 20237
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
July 20234

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Park Lodge Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Kilnsey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 3. Burkwood Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Gisburn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Halton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hebden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Irwin Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Arncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Windhill Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Conistone Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gladstonbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ferry View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dent Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Haldane Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sawley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Kilnsey Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1