WF1 4NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4NJ

WF1 4NJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.22 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4NJ 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 4NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4NJ, encompassing approximately 3628 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (32.14% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

WF1 4NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Street with total crimes: 11
  • Avison Yard with total crimes: 11
  • Parkhill Crescent with total crimes: 5

WF1 4NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.2232.14%
Public order1210.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.31166.67%
Drugs42.20-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-50.00%
Other theft30.83-40.00%
Other crime20.83-33.33%
Burglary10.550.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.12-3.45%
Public order127.7250.00%
Drugs73.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9350.00%
Other theft51.6566.67%
Vehicle crime41.38-50.00%
Other crime31.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Bicycle theft30.83200.00%
Robbery10.83-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.2920.83%
Public order87.9960.00%
Vehicle crime82.2033.33%
Drugs72.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-55.56%
Other theft31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.83-50.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.84-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour96.6150.00%
Drugs72.48250.00%
Vehicle crime61.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.6520.00%
Public order51.65-28.57%
Burglary41.380.00%
Other theft31.10-62.50%
Robbery20.83-60.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.2225.93%
Other theft89.37166.67%
Public order72.20-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-28.57%
Robbery51.380.00%
Burglary41.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.10200.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Other crime10.55-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.64-10.00%
Public order87.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.20250.00%
Burglary61.93200.00%
Other crime41.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-57.14%
Other theft30.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.83-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.1250.00%
Other theft98.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.48133.33%
Vehicle crime61.93500.00%
Other crime51.65150.00%
Public order41.38-60.00%
Drugs31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-50.00%
Robbery20.550.00%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.8811.11%
Public order105.51400.00%
Other theft62.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Burglary30.830.00%
Drugs30.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.20-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.96-28.57%
Other theft41.38100.00%
Drugs31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Public order20.55-60.00%
Robbery10.55-83.33%

In December 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 offences2115.71-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson75.7975.00%
Robbery61.930.00%
Public order51.65-28.57%
Theft from the person41.380.00%
Drugs41.10-50.00%
Other crime31.1050.00%
Vehicle crime30.830.00%
Other theft20.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-80.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.0922.73%
Drugs87.44700.00%
Public order72.20-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.93-16.67%
Other theft41.38300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.16-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson96.0628.57%
Public order82.48-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.20-14.29%
Burglary31.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Drugs10.28-91.67%
Other theft10.28-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4225.350.00%
Drugs1211.570.00%
Public order113.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.930.00%
Burglary41.930.00%
Other theft31.100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202428
July 202429
June 202424
May 202434
April 202427
March 202430
February 202420
January 202418
December 202321
November 202327
October 202322
September 202342

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 202312

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 22 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
January 20241
December 20236
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. William Street
    Total11
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Avison Yard
    Total11
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Parkhill Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. White'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. St James'S Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Upper Warrengate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Howden Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warren Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 9. Sun Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Park Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Green Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hyde Park
    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. Marsland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Parkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Grantley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Marsland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Sanderson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Berners Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Back Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1