STATION ROAD, WF4 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2BS

STATION ROAD, WF4 2BS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2BS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 364 crimes and a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2BS, encompassing approximately 1300 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sunny Bank with total crimes: 2

STATION ROAD, WF4 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.76266.67%
Public order18.460.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.310.00%
Possession of weapons11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.840.00%
Public order21.54-50.00%
Burglary11.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order413.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.07-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.070.00%
Burglary22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.840.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Public order11.540.00%

In February 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 offences46.92-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.070.00%
Burglary12.310.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4640.00%
Public order15.380.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.690.00%
Vehicle crime23.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%

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 offences56.15400.00%
Burglary23.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.540.00%

In October 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime24.610.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.770.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.54-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.38-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.530.00%
Public order43.840.00%
Vehicle crime33.070.00%
Other crime22.310.00%
Burglary11.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
July 20234

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
August 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Station Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sunny Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Top Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ferry Top Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1