SLACK LANE, WF4 1HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1HJ

SLACK LANE, WF4 1HJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.21 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1HJ 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 1HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1HJ, encompassing approximately 2136 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WF4 1HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rectory Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Fernlea Close with total crimes: 2
  • Hare Park Lane with total crimes: 1

SLACK LANE, WF4 1HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.21250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.870.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.28-20.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%

In May 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 offences54.680.00%
Public order22.34100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.62-28.57%
Other crime22.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.68133.33%
Public order13.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.280.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.81-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences44.21-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.62233.33%
Burglary14.680.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.15-25.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Public order20.94-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.47-80.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order511.230.00%
Shoplifting52.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.340.00%
Other crime31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rectory Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fernlea Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Hare Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bedford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manorfields Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crofton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rose Garth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1