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

Overview of Crime in WF1 4NG

WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4NG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.74 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4NG 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-21.21% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

WF1 4NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parkhill Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • St James'S Park with total crimes: 4

WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.74-21.21%
Criminal damage and arson75.9975.00%
Public order51.61-44.44%
Other theft31.15200.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3315.8822.22%
Public order97.60125.00%
Other crime52.0725.00%
Vehicle crime51.15-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.15300.00%
Drugs30.92-40.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-66.67%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 offences2112.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.830.00%
Public order71.610.00%
Vehicle crime61.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Robbery30.920.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20249
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202433
July 202427
June 202422
May 202437
April 202431
March 202429
February 202414
January 202424
December 202324
November 202345
October 202321

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20249
April 20249
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
October 20236

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Earl Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Parkhill Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. St James'S Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Malham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Howden Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warren Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Grantley Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Governor'S Yard
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen Elizabeth Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Green Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hyde Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Woodhouse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Parkgate Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Brotherton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Irwin Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Irwin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Litton Croft
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Parkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Marsland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1