MAYFIELD RISE, WF4 2BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2BX

MAYFIELD RISE, WF4 2BX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.88 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2BX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 2BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2BX, encompassing approximately 1322 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Place with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Quarry Mount with total crimes: 3

MAYFIELD RISE, WF4 2BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.88-6.67%
Other theft210.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

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 offences1515.12150.00%
Public order311.34200.00%
Other theft12.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.02100.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

In May 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 offences69.07-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.540.00%
Public order21.51-66.67%
Burglary11.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.0550.00%
Public order64.54500.00%
Burglary24.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.5433.33%
Shoplifting23.020.00%
Public order11.510.00%

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 offences69.07-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.540.00%
Drugs12.270.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In January 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 offences89.8333.33%
Criminal damage and arson16.05-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime24.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3280.00%
Vehicle crime26.800.00%

In October 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 offences58.3266.67%
Vehicle crime23.780.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Shoplifting11.510.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.270.00%
Other crime12.270.00%
Public order10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202415
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Quarry Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lafflands Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. School Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greenside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Wintersett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ferry Top Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1