MEADOWFIELDS CLOSE, WF4 1JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1JF

MEADOWFIELDS CLOSE, WF4 1JF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.00 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1JF 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 1JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1JF, encompassing approximately 2300 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 1JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crofton Court with total crimes: 6
  • Elm Street with total crimes: 3
  • Churchfields with total crimes: 2

MEADOWFIELDS CLOSE, WF4 1JF 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 offences810.0014.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.48300.00%
Other crime31.740.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.7840.00%
Other theft23.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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 offences55.65-37.50%
Burglary32.170.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.95-42.86%
Other crime23.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.13133.33%
Burglary36.09200.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78-25.00%
Public order12.610.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.78-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences96.95-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour23.910.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.69180.00%
Other theft36.090.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.65-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.43-83.33%
Shoplifting10.43-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.610.00%
Public order63.48100.00%
Shoplifting52.61400.00%
Other crime32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.13-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.480.00%
Public order31.7450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.87-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.910.00%
Shoplifting31.300.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
March 202414
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 20235
September 20238
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 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 20231
September 20236
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 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
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
September 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
October 20231
August 20232
July 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 1JF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crofton Court
    Total6
    Other crime2
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Elm Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Churchfields
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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