WF1 4QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4QS

WF1 4QS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.95 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4QS 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 4QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4QS, encompassing approximately 4021 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-21.88% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF1 4QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chaloner Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Sawley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Ivy Close with total crimes: 3

WF1 4QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.95-21.88%
Other theft36.2250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.7550.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Drugs20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3213.1860.00%
Vehicle crime47.96100.00%
Other crime30.9950.00%
Public order30.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Drugs20.50-33.33%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-50.00%
Other theft20.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.1911.11%
Public order64.97100.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-20.00%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Other crime20.75-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.44-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson64.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.49-28.57%
Other crime41.24300.00%
Public order30.990.00%
Burglary30.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.9277.78%
Anti-social behaviour77.9640.00%
Shoplifting51.74150.00%
Other theft41.2433.33%
Robbery30.99200.00%
Public order30.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.7550.00%
Drugs10.75-50.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.480.00%
Public order41.24100.00%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Shoplifting20.75100.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Drugs20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-66.67%
Robbery10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.1950.00%
Vehicle crime65.97200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49100.00%
Other theft30.99-25.00%
Public order20.75-33.33%
Other crime20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.45-23.81%
Other theft43.9833.33%
Public order30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Shoplifting20.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Burglary20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.4431.25%
Other theft35.22-40.00%
Other crime30.75200.00%
Shoplifting30.75-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75100.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.45-64.44%
Criminal damage and arson63.9850.00%
Other theft51.4966.67%
Shoplifting41.24300.00%
Public order20.99-60.00%
Burglary20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4515.91200.00%
Public order511.19-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.99200.00%
Other theft30.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Shoplifting10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%
Robbery10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.950.00%
Public order63.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.990.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.250.00%
Burglary10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 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

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 282 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202432
July 202420
June 202418
May 202432
April 202418
March 202424
February 202416
January 202421
December 202316
November 202345
October 202315

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chaloner Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Sawley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Ivy Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Grantley Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Governor'S Yard
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moxon Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hebden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Queen Elizabeth Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Woodhouse Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Parkgate Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Brotherton Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ivy Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pinder'S Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Conistone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Starbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ivy Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Kilnsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Irwin Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Irwin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Warmfield View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Parkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1