WF4 2FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2FA

WF4 2FA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.71 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2FA 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 2FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2FA, encompassing approximately 1029 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Quarry Mount with total crimes: 3
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Lafflands Lane with total crimes: 2

WF4 2FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.71-33.33%
Other theft15.830.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.68350.00%
Other theft18.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.940.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Public order10.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.88100.00%
Public order11.94-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.71200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.910.00%
Vehicle crime12.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.77-25.00%
Shoplifting22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-33.33%
Public order11.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.880.00%
Burglary12.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.74100.00%
Public order15.830.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences35.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime24.860.00%
Shoplifting11.940.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

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 behaviour22.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

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 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
September 20232

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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

A total of 3 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Quarry Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lafflands Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wintersett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ferry Top Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1