WF4 1SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1SP

WF4 1SP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.25 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1SP 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 1SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1SP, encompassing approximately 1073 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 1SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashdene Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Hawthorn Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Oaklands Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF4 1SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences510.25150.00%
Public order24.66100.00%
Vehicle crime11.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.93-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Drugs11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

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 offences11.860.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.86-50.00%

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 offences44.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%
Public order10.930.00%

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 offences12.800.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.86-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.93-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.1825.00%
Burglary24.66100.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.730.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

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 offences89.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ashdene Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Hawthorn Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oaklands Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Shay Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waterton Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thorntree Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Rose Garth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1