WF4 1LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1LB

WF4 1LB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.44 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1LB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 1LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1LB, encompassing approximately 572 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 1LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fourth Street with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Street with total crimes: 2
  • Santingley Lane with total crimes: 2

WF4 1LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour36.9850.00%
Other crime25.240.00%
Burglary13.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Public order11.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.93500.00%
Anti-social behaviour220.95-33.33%
Other theft13.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.2233.33%
Public order26.980.00%
Burglary13.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.98-40.00%
Bicycle theft15.240.00%

In March 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 offences519.200.00%
Burglary38.730.00%
Other crime15.240.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.2225.00%
Other theft18.730.00%
Other crime11.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.4733.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.980.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.47-50.00%
Drugs15.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.750.00%
Public order11.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.710.00%
Other crime110.470.00%
Other theft11.750.00%
Public order11.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.47-25.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.690.00%
Public order313.970.00%
Other theft15.240.00%
Robbery11.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20243

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202412
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fourth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Elm Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Santingley Lane
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 4. Spring Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Middle Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Greentop
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Greenside Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1