BROTHERTON AVENUE, WF1 4RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4RN

BROTHERTON AVENUE, WF1 4RN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 70 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.12 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4RN 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 4RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4RN, encompassing approximately 4342 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (34.78% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF1 4RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 10
  • Park Lodge Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Back Grantley Street with total crimes: 5

BROTHERTON AVENUE, WF1 4RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.1234.78%
Vehicle crime77.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.61-33.33%
Drugs61.38100.00%
Public order51.38-16.67%
Other theft51.15400.00%
Other crime41.15-50.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Robbery20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.23-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.66-39.47%
Anti-social behaviour95.3028.57%
Other crime82.070.00%
Public order61.84-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.3820.00%
Vehicle crime51.380.00%
Drugs31.15200.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Robbery20.690.00%
Other theft10.46-88.89%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.7315.15%
Public order108.7511.11%
Other theft92.30800.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.07133.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.610.00%
Robbery21.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.460.00%
Shoplifting20.46-50.00%
Drugs10.46-50.00%
Burglary10.23-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3316.1210.00%
Public order97.6080.00%
Burglary72.07250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6166.67%
Shoplifting41.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.69100.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.46-66.67%
Other crime20.46-66.67%
Other theft10.46-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3017.04100.00%
Shoplifting86.91700.00%
Vehicle crime61.84200.00%
Other crime61.38100.00%
Public order51.380.00%
Other theft51.1566.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Drugs30.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.75-40.00%
Public order53.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.69-25.00%
Other theft30.69-50.00%
Other crime30.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.820.00%
Other theft65.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour20.92100.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Public order20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Drugs10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.90-47.92%
Criminal damage and arson75.76-12.50%
Public order31.61-70.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Other theft20.46-33.33%
Theft from the person20.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4818.42100.00%
Public order1011.0511.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.3014.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.84-20.00%
Other theft30.920.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Burglary10.23-50.00%
Robbery10.23-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.05-38.46%
Public order95.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0775.00%
Vehicle crime61.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.380.00%
Robbery31.15200.00%
Other crime20.69-50.00%
Shoplifting20.46100.00%
Burglary20.46100.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 offences3916.58-15.22%
Public order98.98-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour52.0766.67%
Other crime41.150.00%
Other theft40.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.92-42.86%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Drugs20.46100.00%
Burglary10.46-75.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4617.9612.20%
Public order1310.5944.44%
Criminal damage and arson72.9916.67%
Burglary41.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-75.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%
Drugs10.23-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-66.67%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4119.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.440.00%
Public order92.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.070.00%
Drugs41.380.00%
Other crime40.920.00%
Possession of weapons30.920.00%
Vehicle crime30.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 202310
October 20239
September 20239
August 202313
July 20239

A total of 418 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202423
May 202438
April 202433
March 202430
February 202415
January 202425
December 202325
November 202348
October 202324
September 202339
August 202346
July 202341

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20249
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233
July 202312

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20242
October 20236
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234
July 20234

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234
August 20237
July 20236

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Earl Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total6
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Back Grantley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 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. Greenhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Irwin Crescent
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hyde Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Parkhill Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Moxon Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Regents Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Howden Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Lodge Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Parkinson Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Woodhouse Road
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Back Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Stanley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Norton Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Governor'S Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Kilnsey Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Watson Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Queen Elizabeth Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. St James'S Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 26. Brotherton Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Marsland Place
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Marsland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1