FOREST CLOSE, WF1 4TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4TL

FOREST CLOSE, WF1 4TL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.37 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4TL 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 4TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4TL, encompassing approximately 2603 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 4TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sawley Close with total crimes: 4
  • Windhill Road with total crimes: 3
  • Harewood Road with total crimes: 3

FOREST CLOSE, WF1 4TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.375.56%
Drugs37.30200.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.5238.46%
Public order36.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.15200.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.60-27.78%
Public order34.99200.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.1438.46%
Other crime36.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.9185.71%
Criminal damage and arson24.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.91-58.82%
Other theft32.69200.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.8330.77%
Public order26.53-33.33%
Drugs10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.37-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.9916.67%
Other crime45.380.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Burglary21.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.68-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.61100.00%
Other theft20.77100.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.9916.67%
Other crime45.38300.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime34.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-75.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.150.00%
Public order31.540.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 202413
June 202418
May 202413
April 20247
March 202417
February 202413
January 202414
December 202312
November 202314
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sawley Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Windhill Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Harewood Road
    Total3
    Drugs3
  • 4. Barleyfield Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 5. Shaw Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gladstonbury Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gisburn Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Haldane Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rylstone Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hebden Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Conistone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Starbeck Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1