WF1 4QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4QN

WF1 4QN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4QN 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 4QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4QN, encompassing approximately 4571 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

WF1 4QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 6
  • St James'S Park with total crimes: 4
  • Upper Warrengate with total crimes: 4

WF1 4QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.25-18.75%
Public order85.69-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson71.7575.00%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.66-25.00%
Drugs20.66-33.33%
Shoplifting20.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other crime10.22-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.97-8.57%
Public order117.0057.14%
Anti-social behaviour62.410.00%
Other crime51.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.0933.33%
Vehicle crime40.88-42.86%
Drugs30.88-57.14%
Burglary20.66100.00%
Shoplifting20.44-60.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Other theft10.22-83.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.3834.62%
Public order77.6640.00%
Vehicle crime71.5316.67%
Drugs71.5340.00%
Other theft61.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.31-14.29%
Other crime51.3166.67%
Shoplifting51.0966.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-40.00%
Robbery20.660.00%
Burglary10.44-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.09-21.21%
Anti-social behaviour75.69-22.22%
Vehicle crime61.530.00%
Public order51.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.0925.00%
Drugs51.09150.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Burglary30.66200.00%
Shoplifting30.66-70.00%
Other theft20.66-77.78%
Robbery20.44-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.1613.79%
Shoplifting107.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.19125.00%
Other theft91.970.00%
Public order81.97-20.00%
Robbery41.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-33.33%
Drugs20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.44-33.33%
Burglary10.44-87.50%
Other crime10.22-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.19-3.33%
Public order106.34100.00%
Burglary82.19100.00%
Shoplifting61.75-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson61.31200.00%
Other crime41.31-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons30.88200.00%
Drugs20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.44-83.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.1687.50%
Shoplifting116.56175.00%
Other theft82.41300.00%
Vehicle crime61.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.3150.00%
Public order51.31-37.50%
Other crime51.09150.00%
Burglary41.09100.00%
Drugs30.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.28-38.46%
Public order83.50166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.75100.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.8833.33%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Other theft20.44-50.00%
Other crime20.44100.00%
Theft from the person20.44100.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.160.00%
Other theft45.69-20.00%
Shoplifting40.880.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.66-50.00%
Public order30.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Burglary20.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.220.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Drugs10.22-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.81-48.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.69-14.29%
Other theft51.3166.67%
Public order41.09-55.56%
Shoplifting40.8833.33%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.44100.00%
Vehicle crime20.44-33.33%
Drugs20.440.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5018.38108.33%
Public order910.9412.50%
Criminal damage and arson71.97-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-40.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Vehicle crime30.660.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Burglary10.22-66.67%
Robbery10.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.250.00%
Public order82.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Shoplifting30.660.00%
Robbery30.660.00%
Burglary30.660.00%
Other theft30.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20249
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20239
October 20238

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202432
July 202435
June 202426
May 202433
April 202429
March 202430
February 202416
January 202426
December 202326
November 202350
October 202324

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20246
March 202411
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Earl Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. St James'S Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Upper Warrengate
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Howden Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Warren Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 6. Grantley Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Governor'S Yard
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moxon Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queen Elizabeth Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Green Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hyde Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Woodhouse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Parkgate Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Brotherton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Marsland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Irwin Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Parkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grantley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Marsland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Berners Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Back Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Peterson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Marsh Way
    Total1
    Public order1