WF4 2DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2DS

WF4 2DS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2DS 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 2DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2DS, encompassing approximately 767 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ferry Top Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 1

WF4 2DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.82300.00%
Other theft15.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

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 crime15.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-66.67%
Public order11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences36.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.910.00%
Public order11.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order29.12100.00%
Vehicle crime12.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.82-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.910.00%
Public order12.610.00%

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 offences49.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.210.00%
Burglary12.610.00%

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 offences49.1233.33%
Public order15.210.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

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 offences37.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime25.210.00%
Other theft12.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

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 behaviour23.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.610.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.210.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In July 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime26.510.00%
Public order22.610.00%
Burglary12.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
July 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Station Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Ferry Top Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1