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

Overview of Crime in WF1 4JQ

DENT DRIVE, WF1 4JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.54 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4JQ 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 4JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4JQ, encompassing approximately 2426 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 4JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arncliffe Road with total crimes: 8
  • Windhill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Harewood Road with total crimes: 3

DENT DRIVE, WF1 4JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.54-20.00%
Drugs46.59300.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Public order21.24-33.33%
Burglary10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.3633.33%
Public order38.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.71-25.00%
Public order36.1850.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.7766.67%
Other crime38.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Public order20.82-50.00%
Drugs20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.249.09%
Public order44.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.24-26.67%
Other theft34.53200.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.8315.38%
Drugs16.180.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.13-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour35.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Public order31.24-25.00%
Theft from the person11.240.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
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 offences1411.1327.27%
Public order45.770.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6550.00%
Other crime21.240.00%

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 offences117.42-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson24.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.658.33%
Other crime35.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.070.00%
Vehicle crime34.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202420
July 202415
June 202420
May 202412
April 202411
March 202415
February 202413
January 202414
December 202311
November 202313
October 202312

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
December 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Arncliffe Road
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Windhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Harewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 4. Barleyfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Gladstonbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Gisburn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Haldane Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Rylstone Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hebden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Conistone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1