WF4 1SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 1SY

WF4 1SY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.26 per 1,000 population. This WF4 1SY 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 1SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 1SY, encompassing approximately 2280 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF4 1SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Manor Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Rectory Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Fernlea Close with total crimes: 2

WF4 1SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.46-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6350.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In July 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 offences107.0211.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.390.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.14200.00%
Other theft23.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In May 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 offences34.39-50.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.82-40.00%
Other crime22.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.8966.67%
Burglary34.39200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences63.510.00%
Other crime12.630.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.95-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In December 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 offences86.58-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour23.510.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4622.22%
Other theft34.820.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4612.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Public order10.44-83.33%
Shoplifting10.44-80.00%

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 offences811.840.00%
Public order63.510.00%
Shoplifting52.630.00%
Other crime32.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202410
June 20249
May 20243
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 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 2 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
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Manor Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Rectory Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fernlea Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sward Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hare Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bedford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Manorfields Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Elm Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1