WF4 2FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2FG

WF4 2FG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.44 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2FG 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 2FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2FG, encompassing approximately 929 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2FG 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

WF4 2FG 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 Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.44-7.69%
Drugs112.910.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.4462.50%
Public order313.98200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.23-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.15-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.5114.29%
Anti-social behaviour58.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.38150.00%
Public order15.380.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.9816.67%
Criminal damage and arson27.53-33.33%
Other theft12.150.00%
Burglary11.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-75.00%
Public order11.08-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.59100.00%
Public order56.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.300.00%
Burglary23.23100.00%
Theft from the person12.150.00%

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 offences38.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.23-33.33%
Shoplifting22.150.00%
Burglary12.150.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.680.00%
Other crime23.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.61-20.00%
Vehicle crime14.30-50.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

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 offences510.76-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson25.380.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.8328.57%
Vehicle crime29.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.98133.33%
Vehicle crime27.530.00%
Other crime22.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%

In September 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime49.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.230.00%
Public order11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202413
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
May 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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20241
September 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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 2FG 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. Beachill Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Henry Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brier Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greenside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1