KAY STREET, WF1 4PB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4PB

KAY STREET, WF1 4PB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 117 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.61 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4PB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 834 crimes and a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 4PB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4PB, encompassing approximately 3587 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-7.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)

WF1 4PB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wonder Street with total crimes: 20
  • Avison Yard with total crimes: 11
  • Lower Warrengate with total crimes: 7

KAY STREET, WF1 4PB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3732.61-7.50%
Shoplifting1710.31-19.05%
Public order164.74-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour114.4683.33%
Drugs83.0714.29%
Other theft72.23-22.22%
Other crime41.95-20.00%
Bicycle theft41.11300.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-57.14%
Theft from the person30.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-60.00%
Robbery20.56-33.33%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4035.9560.00%
Shoplifting2111.1531.25%
Public order195.85137.50%
Other theft95.3050.00%
Drugs72.51-12.50%
Vehicle crime71.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.95-33.33%
Other crime51.67400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-44.44%
Robbery31.3950.00%
Burglary30.84-40.00%
Theft from the person20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2528.15-39.02%
Shoplifting166.97-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.4680.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.51-25.00%
Public order82.51-27.27%
Drugs82.23300.00%
Vehicle crime72.23600.00%
Other theft61.95-45.45%
Burglary51.67-16.67%
Robbery21.39-77.78%
Theft from the person20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.56-66.67%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4136.2341.38%
Shoplifting2411.4314.29%
Anti-social behaviour126.69300.00%
Public order113.34-15.38%
Other theft113.0710.00%
Robbery93.07350.00%
Burglary62.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.67-37.50%
Possession of weapons31.39200.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Other crime20.56-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2929.270.00%
Shoplifting218.08-8.70%
Public order135.8562.50%
Other theft103.62-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson82.790.00%
Burglary62.2320.00%
Other crime51.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.39-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.84-72.73%
Robbery20.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-85.71%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2930.103.57%
Shoplifting238.084.55%
Anti-social behaviour116.41120.00%
Other theft113.0757.14%
Public order83.07-57.89%
Drugs72.23133.33%
Other crime51.9566.67%
Burglary51.3925.00%
Vehicle crime51.39400.00%
Robbery21.39100.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.8712.00%
Shoplifting227.800.00%
Public order196.13137.50%
Other theft75.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.67150.00%
Burglary41.390.00%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Drugs30.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-50.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.02-10.71%
Shoplifting226.97214.29%
Public order86.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.23100.00%
Other theft51.6725.00%
Drugs31.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Robbery20.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.56-75.00%
Other crime10.28-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.46-15.15%
Public order87.80-20.00%
Shoplifting72.23-56.25%
Robbery61.950.00%
Drugs51.67-37.50%
Other crime41.3933.33%
Theft from the person41.110.00%
Other theft41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.11-66.67%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Burglary30.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.04-5.71%
Shoplifting169.206.67%
Public order104.46-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.79-30.77%
Drugs82.51700.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.230.00%
Vehicle crime41.67300.00%
Other theft41.1133.33%
Other crime31.11200.00%
Possession of weapons30.8450.00%
Burglary10.84-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.31-32.69%
Shoplifting159.7625.00%
Public order144.18-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson133.9030.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.62-33.33%
Burglary41.67-33.33%
Other theft31.11-50.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Drugs10.56-92.86%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%
Other crime10.28-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5238.180.00%
Public order1614.490.00%
Drugs144.460.00%
Shoplifting123.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.790.00%
Burglary62.510.00%
Other theft61.670.00%
Vehicle crime51.670.00%
Other crime31.390.00%
Robbery20.840.00%
Theft from the person20.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 402 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 202440
June 202425
May 202441
April 202429
March 202429
February 202428
January 202425
December 202328
November 202333
October 202335
September 202352

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 150 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202419
June 20248
May 202411
April 202413
March 20248
February 202419
January 20248
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 202421
June 202416
May 202424
April 202421
March 202423
February 202422
January 202422
December 20237
November 202316
October 202315
September 202312

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20248
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 202313
September 202310

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20246
June 20249
May 202412
April 20243
March 202411
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20236
September 20239

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231
September 202314

A total of 83 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411
April 202410
March 202411
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20232

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 15 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wonder Street
    Total20
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Theft from the person2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Avison Yard
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lower Warrengate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Earl Street
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 6. William Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Thornhill Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Marsland Terrace
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Marsh Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wakefield Kirkgate (Station)
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 12. St James'S Park
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 14. Denstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hyde Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Warren Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Upper Warrengate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Monk Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Marsland Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. White'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Charlotte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. Park Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Green Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Marsland Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Charles Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sanderson Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1