WF1 4TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4TS

WF1 4TS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.12 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4TS 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 4TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4TS, encompassing approximately 1172 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-83.33% decrease)

WF1 4TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bar Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Shaw Court with total crimes: 2

WF1 4TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.120.00%
Other theft21.71-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.71-83.33%
Burglary10.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.35100.00%
Other theft55.120.00%
Drugs14.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft515.3566.67%
Public order34.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.38-50.00%
Other theft32.5650.00%
Vehicle crime22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.23200.00%
Burglary25.120.00%
Other theft21.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order411.09100.00%
Other theft43.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.56-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.67-33.33%
Public order25.12100.00%
Other theft11.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.64125.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.67200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.56-50.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.23-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.410.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-75.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson412.79300.00%
Burglary23.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.2050.00%
Public order57.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.12-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.410.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20249
January 20244
December 202315
November 20239
October 20236

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bar Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Shaw Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1