WF1 4PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4PE

WF1 4PE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.87 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4PE 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 4PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4PE, encompassing approximately 3170 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 4PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lodge Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Back Grantley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Upper Warrengate with total crimes: 5

WF1 4PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.8741.18%
Public order97.5712.50%
Vehicle crime62.840.00%
Drugs51.89-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.58-55.56%
Other theft41.2633.33%
Other crime31.26200.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-71.43%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.82-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour95.3628.57%
Public order82.8414.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.5275.00%
Drugs72.21250.00%
Vehicle crime62.21500.00%
Other theft31.89-50.00%
Burglary30.95-25.00%
Robbery20.95-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.63-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2822.0840.00%
Public order78.83-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.21250.00%
Other theft62.21100.00%
Robbery51.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-33.33%
Burglary41.26-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.26200.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Other crime10.63-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In April 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 offences2017.35-4.76%
Public order86.3160.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.520.00%
Burglary61.89200.00%
Other crime41.890.00%
Other theft31.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.95-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.8710.53%
Other theft96.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.84166.67%
Vehicle crime62.52500.00%
Public order51.89-50.00%
Drugs41.5833.33%
Other crime41.2633.33%
Robbery21.26100.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.3535.71%
Public order105.99400.00%
Other theft63.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.89-20.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95200.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Drugs30.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.41-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.4266.67%
Other theft31.5850.00%
Drugs30.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Public order20.63-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Robbery10.32-83.33%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.72-4.76%
Robbery66.310.00%
Public order51.89-16.67%
Theft from the person41.580.00%
Drugs41.26-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.26-25.00%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other theft20.95-33.33%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.355.00%
Drugs86.62700.00%
Public order62.52-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-55.56%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Vehicle crime30.95200.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Burglary10.63-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.77-51.22%
Criminal damage and arson96.3128.57%
Public order72.84-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour52.21-28.57%
Burglary31.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Drugs10.32-91.67%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.70-19.61%
Drugs1212.93300.00%
Public order113.7837.50%
Anti-social behaviour73.4775.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2116.67%
Burglary42.2133.33%
Other crime21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-50.00%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Robbery10.63-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5128.0730.77%
Public order816.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-33.33%
Other theft41.26100.00%
Vehicle crime41.26100.00%
Robbery31.2650.00%
Burglary30.9550.00%
Drugs30.95-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.32-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.300.00%
Shoplifting72.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.210.00%
Public order41.890.00%
Drugs41.260.00%
Burglary21.260.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Robbery20.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 335 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.77 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202417
May 202428
April 202420
March 202421
February 202419
January 202414
December 202320
November 202321
October 202320
September 202341
August 202351
July 202339

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238
October 20231
September 202312
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20237

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Back Grantley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Upper Warrengate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Avison Yard
    Total5
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. John Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. William Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Hyde Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. White'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wakefield Kirkgate (Station)
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Regents Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Howden Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 13. Stanley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Marsland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Monk Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St James'S Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Grantley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Kay Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Marsland Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 21. Peterson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Marsland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Charlotte Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Harrison Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Sun Lane
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 28. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1