FERNSIDE, WF4 1ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1ED

FERNSIDE, WF4 1ED, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 1ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1ED, encompassing approximately 823 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 1ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Weeland Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Woodside Crescent with total crimes: 1

FERNSIDE, WF4 1ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.860.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%

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 offences513.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.070.00%
Public order22.43-33.33%
Burglary12.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order312.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.64-66.67%
Other crime13.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%

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 offences917.01200.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.430.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.640.00%
Public order22.43100.00%
Other theft12.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.86-60.00%
Other theft12.430.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.07-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.86-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson412.150.00%
Drugs14.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.8633.33%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.64-66.67%
Other theft13.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.790.00%
Public order310.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
October 20233

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
September 20233

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Weeland Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodside Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Weeland Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clifton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1