WF1 4PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4PH

WF1 4PH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.39 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4PH 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 4PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4PH, encompassing approximately 3114 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Public order: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

WF1 4PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Street with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Avison Yard with total crimes: 11

WF1 4PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4433.3922.22%
Public order1714.1370.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.46350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.89-40.00%
Shoplifting61.93-66.67%
Other theft51.93-28.57%
Drugs41.61-55.56%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Bicycle theft31.28-25.00%
Other crime20.96-60.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.32-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3635.965.88%
Shoplifting1811.56-18.18%
Public order105.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.21150.00%
Drugs93.2150.00%
Other theft72.89-12.50%
Other crime52.2566.67%
Bicycle theft41.61300.00%
Vehicle crime31.28-62.50%
Theft from the person30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-66.67%
Robbery20.64-33.33%
Burglary20.64-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3438.8536.00%
Shoplifting2210.9237.50%
Public order207.06185.71%
Other theft86.4233.33%
Vehicle crime82.57100.00%
Drugs62.57-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.93-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-55.56%
Other crime31.2850.00%
Robbery30.9650.00%
Burglary30.96-40.00%
Theft from the person20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

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 offences2530.50-28.57%
Shoplifting168.03-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour95.14-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson72.8916.67%
Drugs72.25250.00%
Public order72.25-36.36%
Other theft62.25-25.00%
Burglary51.93-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.61300.00%
Robbery21.28-75.00%
Other crime20.64100.00%
Theft from the person20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3537.5734.62%
Shoplifting2211.2415.79%
Public order117.06-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour113.53175.00%
Robbery83.53300.00%
Other theft82.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.570.00%
Burglary61.930.00%
Possession of weapons31.93200.00%
Drugs20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other crime10.64-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.79-7.14%
Shoplifting198.350.00%
Public order136.1085.71%
Other theft104.1725.00%
Burglary63.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.93500.00%
Other crime51.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-66.67%
Robbery21.280.00%
Bicycle theft20.64100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-83.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2831.79-6.67%
Shoplifting198.99-13.64%
Anti-social behaviour126.10300.00%
Other theft83.85-11.11%
Public order72.57-61.11%
Drugs62.25100.00%
Vehicle crime61.93500.00%
Other crime51.93150.00%
Burglary41.6133.33%
Robbery21.28100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3031.1442.86%
Shoplifting229.63-8.33%
Public order187.0680.00%
Other theft95.78350.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.89-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Drugs30.960.00%
Burglary30.960.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2423.76140.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.71-8.70%
Public order106.7425.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.210.00%
Drugs31.61-40.00%
Other theft20.960.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Robbery20.64-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Other crime20.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.40-17.86%
Shoplifting107.38-37.50%
Public order83.210.00%
Robbery62.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.93-44.44%
Drugs51.61-50.00%
Other crime41.61100.00%
Vehicle crime41.2833.33%
Theft from the person41.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-50.00%
Other theft20.96-50.00%
Burglary20.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2828.90-6.67%
Shoplifting168.996.67%
Drugs105.14900.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.210.00%
Public order82.89-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.570.00%
Other theft41.93300.00%
Possession of weapons41.28100.00%
Vehicle crime31.28200.00%
Other crime20.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.930.00%
Public order159.630.00%
Shoplifting154.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.890.00%
Burglary41.930.00%
Robbery21.280.00%
Possession of weapons20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202436
July 202434
June 202425
May 202435
April 202426
March 202428
February 202430
January 202421
December 202323
November 202328
October 202330

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 20249
May 202411
April 20244
March 202412
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236

A total of 57 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
October 20231

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202420
June 20247
May 202411
April 202413
March 20247
February 202418
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
October 20234

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20248
April 202410
March 20248
February 20249
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
October 20232

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 209 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 202422
June 202416
May 202422
April 202419
March 202419
February 202422
January 202424
December 202310
November 202316
October 202315

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 4PH 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. Parking Area
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Avison Yard
    Total11
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Lower Warrengate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Wonder Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. White'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. St James'S Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Upper Warrengate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 10. Howden Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Warren Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 12. Sun Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. West Parade Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Green Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hyde Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Marsland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 20. Trinity Church Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 21. Almshouse Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Grove Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Grantley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Marsland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Sanderson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Berners Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Back Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1