SHAY LANE, WF4 1NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1NW

SHAY LANE, WF4 1NW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1NW 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 1NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1NW, encompassing approximately 1024 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 1NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parkway with total crimes: 1
  • Lodge Lane with total crimes: 1

SHAY LANE, WF4 1NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order28.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95100.00%
Drugs11.950.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.950.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.930.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.93-66.67%
Other theft10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.81200.00%
Public order22.93100.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.860.00%
Shoplifting12.930.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-87.50%

In November 2023, 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 offences816.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.810.00%
Burglary21.95100.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences48.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.900.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20238
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 4 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
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parkway
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lodge Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Shay Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holly Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Thorntree Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Harrison Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1