WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4RD

WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4RD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4RD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 18.86 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 4RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4RD, encompassing approximately 3529 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

WF1 4RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Park Lodge Lane with total crimes: 7
  • Park Lodge Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Malham Square with total crimes: 5

WOODHOUSE ROAD, WF1 4RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.31-15.38%
Drugs56.2325.00%
Public order51.4266.67%
Vehicle crime51.42150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-50.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Robbery20.57100.00%
Other crime10.57-85.71%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.00-23.53%
Other crime77.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.9850.00%
Drugs41.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-20.00%
Public order31.13-57.14%
Other theft20.85-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.710.00%
Public order79.63250.00%
Other theft61.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.70400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4233.33%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3413.8825.93%
Burglary49.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Other theft20.85-50.00%
Public order20.57-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.7122.73%
Criminal damage and arson97.65200.00%
Vehicle crime52.55400.00%
Other theft41.4233.33%
Other crime41.13300.00%
Public order31.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8550.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.92-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson36.23-25.00%
Other theft30.850.00%
Public order20.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.4568.75%
Burglary57.65400.00%
Public order41.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13-55.56%
Other theft31.1350.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.63-56.76%
Criminal damage and arson94.5328.57%
Anti-social behaviour22.55-50.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Robbery10.57-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Public order10.28-83.33%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3716.4354.17%
Criminal damage and arson710.48-30.00%
Public order61.98-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.70100.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Robbery20.570.00%

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 offences2414.73-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson106.80400.00%
Public order72.83-22.22%
Vehicle crime51.98400.00%
Robbery21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Drugs10.28-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.5618.18%
Public order911.05-18.18%
Other crime32.55200.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.570.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.430.00%
Public order119.3510.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1220.00%
Burglary21.70100.00%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Other crime10.57-75.00%
Other theft10.28-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3321.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.350.00%
Public order103.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.830.00%
Other crime41.420.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Possession of weapons31.130.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Drugs30.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 374 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.77 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202426
May 202434
April 202434
March 202427
February 202422
January 202427
December 202316
November 202337
October 202324
September 202339
August 202333
July 202333

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 20239
August 202311
July 202310

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
October 20235
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
July 202311

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 66 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 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 20232
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20245
December 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
July 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Park Lodge Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Malham Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Kilnsey Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parkgate Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Irwin Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Arncliffe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Parkhill Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Windhill Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parkinson Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Woodhouse Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kilnsey Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Watson Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Queen Elizabeth Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Barden Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Brotherton Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1