WF4 1HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1HZ

WF4 1HZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.38 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1HZ 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 1HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1HZ, encompassing approximately 2038 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 1HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Rectory Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Fernlea Close with total crimes: 2

WF4 1HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.38166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.93-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In August 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 offences35.89-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.320.00%
Other crime33.930.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Other theft11.47-50.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.4060.00%
Other theft23.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

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 offences55.89-16.67%
Public order22.450.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.89-40.00%
Other crime22.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.85233.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.910.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.94-25.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9433.33%
Possession of weapons11.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences34.42-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Burglary20.98-50.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.83120.00%
Burglary45.40300.00%
Other theft21.96100.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences56.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Public order20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 20235

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 1HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Manor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Rectory Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fernlea Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sward Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hare Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bedford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manorfields Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Crofton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rose Garth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1