WF1 4JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4JW

WF1 4JW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4JW 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 4JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4JW, encompassing approximately 3011 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-44.12% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 4JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Arncliffe Road with total crimes: 8
  • Parkhill Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Malham Road with total crimes: 4

WF1 4JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.29-44.12%
Burglary36.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Other theft31.0050.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.9478.95%
Criminal damage and arson311.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-33.33%
Burglary20.660.00%
Drugs10.66-66.67%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.290.00%
Public order46.3133.33%
Drugs31.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Other crime10.66-80.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.94-26.92%
Other crime56.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66100.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Public order31.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.61-13.33%
Public order68.63200.00%
Other theft41.99100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3013.2842.86%
Burglary29.96100.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Public order20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.6110.53%
Criminal damage and arson86.97166.67%
Vehicle crime52.660.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0050.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.63-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson36.310.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.2853.33%
Burglary47.64300.00%
Public order31.33200.00%
Other theft31.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-40.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.97-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson54.9825.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.66-33.33%
Robbery10.66-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.2828.57%
Public order58.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.33200.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Robbery20.660.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.970.00%
Public order52.660.00%
Vehicle crime51.660.00%
Other crime11.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202434
July 202419
June 202419
May 202426
April 202430
March 202421
February 202419
January 202423
December 202315
November 202327
October 202321

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
October 20235

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
July 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Arncliffe Road
    Total8
    Other theft2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parkhill Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Malham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Windhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Woodhouse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parkgate Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Kilnsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Irwin Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Irwin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Warmfield View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Park Hill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Linton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Barden Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Litton Croft
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Malham Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Parkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1