WF4 2BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2BW

WF4 2BW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.04 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2BW 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 2BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2BW, encompassing approximately 987 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wintersett Close with total crimes: 2
  • Ferry Top Lane with total crimes: 1

WF4 2BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In August 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 offences46.07-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.050.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.10500.00%
Other theft16.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime14.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.01-75.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In May 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 offences46.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.050.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order310.12200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.01-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.050.00%
Public order12.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.050.00%
Burglary12.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.0933.33%
Public order14.050.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wintersett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ferry Top Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1