WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4NG

WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4NG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.73 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4NG 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 4NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4NG, encompassing approximately 4343 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (22.73% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 4NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 10
  • Park Lodge Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Back Grantley Street with total crimes: 5

WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.7322.73%
Vehicle crime76.2240.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.610.00%
Other theft51.38400.00%
Drugs51.15150.00%
Public order41.15-33.33%
Other crime40.92-50.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.50-40.54%
Other crime85.060.00%
Public order61.84-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.3820.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3820.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Other theft10.46-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.8119.35%
Public order98.520.00%
Other theft92.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.150.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.23-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.426.90%
Public order97.14125.00%
Burglary72.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.61150.00%
Shoplifting41.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Other crime20.46-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.11107.14%
Shoplifting86.68700.00%
Other crime61.84100.00%
Vehicle crime51.38150.00%
Other theft51.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.15150.00%
Public order41.150.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In February 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 offences147.60-41.67%
Public order43.22300.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Other theft20.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.46-33.33%
Burglary20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.130.00%
Other theft65.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Public order10.23-66.67%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences248.98-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.52-14.29%
Public order31.38-57.14%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4516.57114.29%
Criminal damage and arson710.360.00%
Public order71.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.61-25.00%
Other theft30.690.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.20-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.8375.00%
Public order71.610.00%
Vehicle crime61.61500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38-20.00%
Robbery30.92200.00%
Shoplifting20.69100.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.27-14.63%
Public order78.06-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.15-33.33%
Other theft30.920.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.230.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4114.9613.89%
Public order89.44-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.8420.00%
Burglary41.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-75.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.270.00%
Public order98.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.840.00%
Drugs41.150.00%
Other crime40.920.00%
Possession of weapons30.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202422
May 202437
April 202431
March 202429
February 202414
January 202424
December 202324
November 202345
October 202321
September 202335
August 202341
July 202336

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20238

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
October 20236
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
July 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Earl Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Back Grantley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parkgate Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Greenhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Irwin Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hyde Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Parkhill Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Regents Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Howden Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Lodge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Parkinson Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Woodhouse Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 16. Stanley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Norton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Governor'S Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Kilnsey Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Watson Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Queen Elizabeth Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. St James'S Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Brotherton Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Marsland Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 27. Marsland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1