SCHOOL LANE, WF4 2DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2DW

SCHOOL LANE, WF4 2DW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.80 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2DW 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 2DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2DW, encompassing approximately 1486 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2DW 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

SCHOOL LANE, WF4 2DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.80-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour28.07-33.33%
Other theft21.350.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.8088.89%
Anti-social behaviour311.43200.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.1112.50%
Public order36.05-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02-33.33%
Burglary11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.76-11.11%
Public order45.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Burglary12.02-66.67%

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 offences920.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.0516.67%
Public order54.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.360.00%
Burglary32.020.00%
Other theft22.02100.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.45125.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.0520.00%
Shoplifting24.040.00%
Public order21.35100.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.40400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.36-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson12.690.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0716.67%
Public order14.710.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.40-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson34.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4257.14%
Burglary27.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.710.00%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.710.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Public order10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202417
June 20249
May 20248
April 20249
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20237

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241

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 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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20233
October 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 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 2DW 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. Lafflands Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. School Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nostell Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Beachill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beachill Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Churchfields
    Total1
    Public order1