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

Overview of Crime in WF1 4RN

BROTHERTON AVENUE, WF1 4RN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4RN 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

WF1 4RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parkhill Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • St James'S Park with total crimes: 4

BROTHERTON AVENUE, WF1 4RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.67-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.2275.00%
Public order51.61-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.1533.33%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Bicycle theft20.69100.00%
Drugs20.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.46-60.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Burglary10.46-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3617.0416.13%
Public order98.2980.00%
Other crime52.0725.00%
Vehicle crime51.15-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.15300.00%
Drugs30.92-50.00%
Burglary30.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.69-50.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

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 offences2414.050.00%
Public order95.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.070.00%
Vehicle crime61.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.380.00%
Robbery31.150.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Shoplifting20.460.00%
Burglary20.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20249
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202436
July 202431
June 202423
May 202438
April 202433
March 202430
February 202415
January 202425
December 202325
November 202348
October 202324

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Earl Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Parkhill Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. St James'S Park
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Malham Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Howden Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warren Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Grantley Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Kilnsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Queen Elizabeth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Irwin Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Irwin Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Warmfield View
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Litton Croft
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Parkinson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Park Lodge Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Park Lodge Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Marsland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1