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

Overview of Crime in WF1 4NH

WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4NH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4NH 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 4NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4NH, encompassing approximately 4411 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-3.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)

WF1 4NH 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 4NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.69-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson76.3575.00%
Public order71.59-46.15%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-66.67%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Other crime20.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.64-17.14%
Public order136.57116.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.9520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36100.00%
Other crime40.9133.33%
Vehicle crime40.91-50.00%
Drugs30.91-57.14%
Shoplifting20.68-60.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-83.33%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3517.9120.69%
Vehicle crime87.9333.33%
Drugs71.8140.00%
Public order61.5920.00%
Other theft61.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.360.00%
Shoplifting51.13150.00%
Other crime31.13-25.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.87-21.62%
Vehicle crime66.570.00%
Public order51.36-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.1325.00%
Drugs51.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.13-37.50%
Other crime41.13300.00%
Burglary30.9150.00%
Other theft20.68-81.82%
Robbery20.45-50.00%
Shoplifting20.45-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3719.2719.35%
Other theft118.390.00%
Public order92.4912.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.04166.67%
Shoplifting51.810.00%
Robbery41.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.91-33.33%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Possession of weapons20.450.00%
Burglary20.45-75.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3115.64-3.12%
Burglary87.03100.00%
Public order81.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.81200.00%
Shoplifting51.36-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.13-50.00%
Other crime30.68-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.23-66.67%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.8160.00%
Shoplifting107.25400.00%
Other theft72.27600.00%
Public order61.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3650.00%
Vehicle crime41.36300.00%
Other crime40.91100.00%
Burglary40.9133.33%
Drugs30.91200.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.45-50.00%
Robbery20.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.65-23.08%
Public order84.53166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9133.33%
Burglary30.91200.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Other theft10.23-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2610.20-10.34%
Other theft55.8925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-50.00%
Public order30.68-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.45-33.33%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.01-27.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.570.00%
Other theft41.36300.00%
Public order40.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.910.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Burglary20.45100.00%
Drugs20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4015.6481.82%
Public order89.0714.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.81-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.68-25.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Burglary10.23-66.67%
Other theft10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.990.00%
Public order72.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.590.00%
Vehicle crime41.130.00%
Burglary30.910.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Shoplifting20.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 202411
March 20247
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 358 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202429
July 202435
June 202429
May 202437
April 202431
March 202432
February 202420
January 202426
December 202329
November 202340
October 202322

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 26 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 202410
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 4NH 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. Upper Warrengate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Queen Elizabeth Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Green Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hyde Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Woodhouse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Parkgate Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Brotherton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marsland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Parkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grantley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marsland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sanderson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Berners Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Back Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Marsh Way
    Total1
    Public order1