DENT DRIVE, WF1 4JG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4JG

DENT DRIVE, WF1 4JG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.26 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4JG 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 4JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4JG, encompassing approximately 2436 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 4JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kilnsey Road with total crimes: 4
  • Burkwood Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Gisburn Road with total crimes: 3

DENT DRIVE, WF1 4JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.26-23.53%
Public order45.34100.00%
Drugs31.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.3188.89%
Other crime36.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.23200.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Public order21.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.98-30.77%
Public order43.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.038.33%
Other theft35.34200.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.800.00%
Public order24.93-50.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.49-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.930.00%
Public order41.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6727.27%
Public order45.750.00%
Burglary41.640.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-33.33%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.21-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4915.38%
Public order46.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Other crime31.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23100.00%
Drugs10.82-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.49-35.00%
Vehicle crime45.34300.00%
Public order31.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23-33.33%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences2013.9653.85%
Public order68.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.49-23.53%
Public order75.34250.00%
Other crime32.870.00%
Drugs21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.980.00%
Other crime31.640.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202417
May 20249
April 202413
March 202412
February 202412
January 202414
December 202311
November 202315
October 202313
September 202320
August 202313
July 202317

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 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
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236
August 20237
July 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Kilnsey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Burkwood Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Gisburn Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Halton Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hebden Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Windhill Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gladstonbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ferry View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dent Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Haldane Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1