HILLCREST, WF4 2EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2EW

HILLCREST, WF4 2EW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.76 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2EW, encompassing approximately 1599 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2EW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beachill Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Mulberry Place with total crimes: 4
  • Henry Avenue with total crimes: 2

HILLCREST, WF4 2EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.76-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour38.13-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.3823.08%
Anti-social behaviour710.0075.00%
Vehicle crime24.380.00%
Public order21.25-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.630.00%
Public order58.13150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.50-60.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.76-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour68.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.75-16.67%
Other theft23.130.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.1316.67%
Criminal damage and arson68.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.75-40.00%
Other theft21.880.00%
Shoplifting21.250.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.0171.43%
Anti-social behaviour57.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.13-33.33%
Public order21.25100.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences78.7516.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.3850.00%
Shoplifting11.880.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.50-68.42%
Criminal damage and arson23.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.250.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.2618.75%
Vehicle crime211.880.00%
Public order21.25-50.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Drugs10.630.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.38-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.0033.33%
Public order42.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.880.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.2653.85%
Public order412.500.00%
Other crime42.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50200.00%
Other theft21.88100.00%
Burglary11.25-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.018.33%
Burglary48.130.00%
Other crime22.50100.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.760.00%
Public order47.500.00%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202416
May 202413
April 202413
March 202414
February 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 202319
October 202316
September 202320
August 202313
July 202312

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
July 20234

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
October 20231

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
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Beachill Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Mulberry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Henry Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Oak Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St James Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Madeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Regina Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1