OAKLEIGH CLOSE, WF4 1ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1ER

OAKLEIGH CLOSE, WF4 1ER, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.27 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1ER crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 364 crimes and a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 1ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1ER, encompassing approximately 926 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 1ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Woodside Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Sandringham Court with total crimes: 3

OAKLEIGH CLOSE, WF4 1ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.2712.50%
Public order29.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.110.00%
Public order28.630.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.1960.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.63200.00%
Public order23.240.00%
Other crime12.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In April 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 offences57.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.400.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.5525.00%
Public order15.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In February 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 offences45.40-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson14.32-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.19-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.71-16.67%
Possession of weapons15.400.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.95100.00%
Other theft16.470.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.95-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour26.470.00%
Other theft22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.1937.50%
Public order211.87100.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Other theft11.080.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.9514.29%
Burglary18.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%

In July 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 offences711.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.550.00%
Other theft12.160.00%
Public order11.080.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
August 20231

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 202312
November 20233
October 20236
September 202311
August 20238
July 20237

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
October 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Woodside Crescent
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sandringham Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Netheroyd Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Weeland Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wood Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. School Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1