CHAPEL STREET, WF4 2AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2AD

CHAPEL STREET, WF4 2AD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.60 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2AD 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 2AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2AD, encompassing approximately 1509 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 2AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Brier Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Wintersett Close with total crimes: 2

CHAPEL STREET, WF4 2AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.65-71.43%
Public order22.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.24-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.280.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.66-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.91114.29%
Public order39.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.26-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.65100.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.26-10.00%
Public order35.96-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.9950.00%
Burglary11.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.5425.00%
Public order76.63250.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.6450.00%
Other theft23.98100.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In March 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 offences811.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.3033.33%
Shoplifting22.650.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

In February 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 offences67.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.990.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.940.00%
Public order25.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-66.67%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.61-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson35.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.9457.14%
Vehicle crime27.290.00%
Burglary21.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6175.00%
Vehicle crime24.640.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.650.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 202415
June 20247
May 20249
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 2AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Brier Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wintersett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. George Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Nostell Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hemmingway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Top Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Quarry Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Churchfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1