TOWERS CLOSE, WF4 1JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1JB

TOWERS CLOSE, WF4 1JB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1JB 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 1JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1JB, encompassing approximately 2174 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 1JB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crofton Court with total crimes: 6
  • Churchfields with total crimes: 2
  • Sward Way with total crimes: 2

TOWERS CLOSE, WF4 1JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.680.00%
Other crime31.840.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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 offences85.0660.00%
Other theft23.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.98-28.57%
Burglary32.300.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.44-30.00%
Other crime23.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 offences107.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.600.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.680.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 offences42.7633.33%
Possession of weapons11.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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 offences34.60-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Burglary20.92-50.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.74140.00%
Burglary45.52300.00%
Other theft21.84100.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%

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 offences55.98-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Public order20.92-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%
Shoplifting10.46-80.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order612.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7620.00%
Shoplifting52.76400.00%
Other crime32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.36-28.57%
Public order32.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.46-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Shoplifting31.380.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 20247
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202312
October 20235
September 20236
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Crofton Court
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Churchfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sward Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Manor Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meadowfields Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Walton View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rectory Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Forage Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bedford Farm Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ash Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Springhill Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Crayford Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1