THE GROVE, WF4 2BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2BY

THE GROVE, WF4 2BY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.18 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2BY 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 2BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2BY, encompassing approximately 1410 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Place with total crimes: 4
  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Lane with total crimes: 3

THE GROVE, WF4 2BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1514.18114.29%
Public order310.63200.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%

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 offences711.34-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.84100.00%
Possession of weapons11.420.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences910.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.380.00%
Public order21.42-71.43%
Burglary11.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.5650.00%
Public order76.38600.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.9650.00%
Burglary24.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

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 offences69.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2533.33%
Shoplifting22.840.00%
Public order11.420.00%

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 offences68.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.250.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%

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 offences89.9314.29%
Public order25.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.42-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.22-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson34.960.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%

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 offences1110.63120.00%
Vehicle crime27.800.00%
Burglary21.420.00%

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 offences57.8066.67%
Vehicle crime23.540.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

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 behaviour35.67200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.13-40.00%
Other crime12.130.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences57.80-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.540.00%
Other crime11.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.890.00%
Public order55.670.00%
Vehicle crime33.540.00%
Other crime22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20247
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202311
October 20235
September 20233
August 20235
July 20238

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231
July 20235

A total of 4 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
July 20231

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233
August 20232

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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
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 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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Station Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Mill Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sunny Bank
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Brier Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Top Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Greenside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ferry Top Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1