GEORGE STREET, WF4 2DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2DE

GEORGE STREET, WF4 2DE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.94 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2DE 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 2DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2DE, encompassing approximately 1192 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beachill Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Nostell Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

GEORGE STREET, WF4 2DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.94-61.54%
Other theft54.19150.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.190.00%
Vehicle crime32.52200.00%
Other crime12.520.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.45-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour210.900.00%
Other theft21.680.00%
Drugs11.680.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.4587.50%
Anti-social behaviour212.58-33.33%
Public order21.680.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.2614.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.7150.00%
Public order22.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.68-33.33%
Burglary11.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.10-22.22%
Public order65.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-71.43%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.5540.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.87200.00%
Other theft22.52100.00%
Public order21.68100.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Theft from the person11.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.9480.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.550.00%
Shoplifting24.190.00%
Other theft11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.07400.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.19-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.190.00%
Public order10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7120.00%
Drugs15.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

In December 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 offences56.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0725.00%
Burglary28.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other crime21.68100.00%
Shoplifting11.680.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences810.900.00%
Public order26.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Other crime11.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202413
July 202415
June 20248
May 20247
April 20249
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241

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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
November 20232

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
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 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 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 2DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beachill Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Nostell Lane
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. George Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brunswick
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Common Ing Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hemmingway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beachill Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Quarry Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Lakeside Estate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Churchfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1