WF1 4PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4PR

WF1 4PR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 172 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.80 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4PR 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 4PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4PR, encompassing approximately 3927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (50) incidents (4.17% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)

WF1 4PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 25
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 23
  • William Street with total crimes: 11

WF1 4PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5043.804.17%
Shoplifting3812.73-9.52%
Public order259.6819.05%
Criminal damage and arson136.37160.00%
Other theft103.3125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.55-56.25%
Bicycle theft61.7850.00%
Drugs61.53-45.45%
Other crime41.53-50.00%
Burglary41.02-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.020.00%
Robbery20.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4845.830.00%
Shoplifting4212.22-10.64%
Public order2110.69-16.00%
Anti-social behaviour165.35100.00%
Drugs114.0737.50%
Other crime82.80-11.11%
Other theft82.04-46.67%
Robbery62.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53-16.67%
Burglary51.27150.00%
Bicycle theft41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.76100.00%
Theft from the person10.51-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4847.6245.45%
Shoplifting4712.2246.88%
Public order2511.9747.06%
Other theft156.3750.00%
Other crime93.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.29-11.11%
Drugs82.0414.29%
Vehicle crime82.04166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.04-40.00%
Robbery41.53300.00%
Bicycle theft41.02100.00%
Theft from the person21.02-33.33%
Burglary20.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3335.14-28.26%
Shoplifting328.40-33.33%
Public order178.156.25%
Other theft104.33-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson102.5566.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.55-43.75%
Drugs72.2975.00%
Burglary61.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.53200.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Theft from the person30.7650.00%
Possession of weapons20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.51-33.33%
Robbery10.51-88.89%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4846.3414.29%
Violence and sexual offences4612.222.22%
Public order1611.7123.08%
Other theft164.0714.29%
Anti-social behaviour164.07100.00%
Robbery94.07350.00%
Burglary92.2912.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.29-25.00%
Drugs41.530.00%
Possession of weapons31.020.00%
Other crime30.76-57.14%
Bicycle theft30.7650.00%
Theft from the person20.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4540.999.76%
Shoplifting4211.46-20.75%
Other theft1410.6955.56%
Public order133.568.33%
Burglary83.3114.29%
Criminal damage and arson82.04700.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.04-52.94%
Other crime72.0475.00%
Drugs41.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.02-42.86%
Possession of weapons31.02200.00%
Robbery20.76-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.51100.00%
Theft from the person10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5342.0139.47%
Violence and sexual offences4113.507.89%
Anti-social behaviour1710.44112.50%
Public order124.33-50.00%
Other theft93.06-18.18%
Vehicle crime72.29250.00%
Burglary71.7816.67%
Drugs61.7850.00%
Other crime41.53100.00%
Robbery41.02100.00%
Theft from the person21.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3836.92-11.63%
Violence and sexual offences389.6822.58%
Public order249.6884.62%
Other theft116.1157.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.8060.00%
Burglary62.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53-16.67%
Drugs41.27-20.00%
Theft from the person41.02100.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.510.00%
Robbery20.51-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4331.8359.26%
Violence and sexual offences3110.95-24.39%
Public order137.898.33%
Other theft73.31-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson61.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5366.67%
Robbery51.27-28.57%
Drugs51.27-28.57%
Burglary21.27-66.67%
Other crime20.51-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-33.33%
Theft from the person20.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4133.36-24.07%
Shoplifting2710.44-30.77%
Public order126.87-20.00%
Other theft83.06-27.27%
Drugs72.04-22.22%
Robbery71.78250.00%
Burglary61.78500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53-50.00%
Other crime51.270.00%
Theft from the person41.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.76-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5442.5235.00%
Shoplifting3913.75-17.02%
Public order159.93-21.05%
Other theft113.8257.14%
Criminal damage and arson102.80-41.18%
Drugs92.55350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.2940.00%
Other crime51.78150.00%
Vehicle crime51.2725.00%
Theft from the person41.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.02-25.00%
Robbery20.760.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Burglary10.51-75.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4740.49-2.08%
Violence and sexual offences4011.97-42.86%
Public order1910.19-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson174.8454.55%
Other theft74.33-22.22%
Theft from the person61.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.27-33.33%
Burglary41.02-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.020.00%
Robbery21.02-33.33%
Drugs20.51-85.71%
Other crime20.51-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7053.730.00%
Shoplifting4817.820.00%
Public order2812.220.00%
Drugs147.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.800.00%
Other theft92.550.00%
Burglary72.290.00%
Vehicle crime61.780.00%
Robbery31.530.00%
Other crime30.760.00%
Theft from the person20.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 135 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 202415
June 202410
May 202416
April 202414
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 240 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202421
July 202425
June 202417
May 202416
April 202413
March 202412
February 202424
January 202413
December 202312
November 202315
October 202319
September 202328

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 202317
September 202311

A total of 585 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202450
August 202448
July 202448
June 202433
May 202446
April 202445
March 202441
February 202438
January 202431
December 202341
November 202354
October 202340
September 202370

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 20248
June 20249
May 202416
April 20248
March 202417
February 20248
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20235
September 202310

A total of 544 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202442
July 202447
June 202432
May 202448
April 202442
March 202453
February 202438
January 202443
December 202327
November 202339
October 202347
September 202348

A total of 57 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 87 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20239
October 20232
September 202314

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 35 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total25
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting4
    Public order4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total23
    Shoplifting18
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. William Street
    Total11
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Avison Yard
    Total11
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Smallpage Yard
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Lower Warrengate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Earl Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. White'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brook Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. St James'S Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 12. Upper Warrengate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Rodney Yard
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. The Springs
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Warren Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 16. Teall Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Westmorland Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Sun Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 19. Park Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Grantley Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 22. Green Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Marsland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Trinity Church Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Almshouse Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Grove Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 29. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1