WF1 4TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 4TU

WF1 4TU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.44 per 1,000 population. This WF1 4TU 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 4TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 4TU, encompassing approximately 1398 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF1 4TU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tuke Grove with total crimes: 27
  • Bar Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Ashworth Square with total crimes: 1

WF1 4TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.4410.00%
Public order57.8625.00%
Burglary43.57300.00%
Drugs32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-83.33%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.30-23.08%
Other theft67.150.00%
Public order44.29-42.86%
Drugs32.8650.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.8830.00%
Public order79.29-12.50%
Other theft65.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.2966.67%
Drugs23.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43100.00%
Theft from the person11.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.59-56.52%
Public order87.1514.29%
Criminal damage and arson35.7250.00%
Other theft32.14-25.00%
Possession of weapons12.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.8864.29%
Public order716.4440.00%
Other theft45.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.86100.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Drugs11.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.30-30.00%
Public order510.01-44.44%
Other theft43.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Theft from the person22.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.71-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2027.1642.86%
Public order914.30200.00%
Drugs36.430.00%
Other theft32.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-66.67%
Robbery11.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.3040.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.01200.00%
Public order34.29-57.14%
Other theft22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-50.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.59-47.37%
Public order77.15250.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.00-66.67%
Other theft21.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.87-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson613.58100.00%
Other theft24.29100.00%
Public order21.43-71.43%
Burglary21.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.1661.54%
Public order715.01-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14100.00%
Other theft11.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.7385.71%
Public order89.29300.00%
Other theft35.7250.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.150.00%
Other theft25.000.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.430.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20249
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20237
October 20238
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202413
June 202410
May 202423
April 202414
March 202420
February 202414
January 202410
December 202319
November 202321
October 202313
September 20237

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tuke Grove
    Total27
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Burglary4
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Bar Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashworth Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1