WF1 4PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4PE

WF1 4PE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.39 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4PE 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (94.12% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF1 4PE 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
  • White'S Road with total crimes: 5

WF1 4PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3322.3994.12%
Public order1210.419.09%
Criminal damage and arson83.78300.00%
Drugs42.52-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Other crime20.95-33.33%
Other theft20.63-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-66.67%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.29-29.17%
Public order115.3622.22%
Drugs73.4740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2150.00%
Other theft41.890.00%
Other crime31.260.00%
Bicycle theft30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Robbery10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

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 offences4128.700.00%
Drugs1212.930.00%
Public order113.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.210.00%
Burglary42.210.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202417
July 202424
June 202417
May 202428
April 202420
March 202421
February 202419
January 202414
December 202320
November 202321
October 202320
September 202341

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 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 20247
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 202410
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
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 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 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
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 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
February 20241
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 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20241
February 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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

A total of 4 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 4PE 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. White'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. St James'S Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Upper Warrengate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Howden Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warren Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Sun Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Park Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    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. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Marsland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Trinity Church Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Grantley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Marsland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sanderson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Berners Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Back Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1