CHURCH CLOSE, WF4 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1BJ

CHURCH CLOSE, WF4 1BJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 330 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1BJ, encompassing approximately 934 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 1BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weeland Road with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Weeland Avenue with total crimes: 1

CHURCH CLOSE, WF4 1BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.56100.00%
Public order16.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.35-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.210.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.77-44.44%
Public order25.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.98125.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In April 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 offences49.63300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.280.00%
Other theft12.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%
Other theft13.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.35-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson13.21-50.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.77250.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.490.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Public order11.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.210.00%
Drugs12.140.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.560.00%
Public order34.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20237
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

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

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August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 1BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Weeland Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Weeland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jubilee Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Eastville Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1