WF4 2FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2FL

WF4 2FL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.11 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2FL 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 2FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2FL, encompassing approximately 1799 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Street with total crimes: 3
  • Beachill Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Ings Close with total crimes: 2

WF4 2FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.11-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.78200.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.78-20.00%
Public order24.450.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Public order21.11-60.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.670.00%
Public order55.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.22-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.67-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson55.56-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.7850.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.89-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.11200.00%
Other theft23.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-60.00%
Shoplifting21.110.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

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 offences1213.3471.43%
Anti-social behaviour56.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.78-33.33%
Public order21.110.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

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 offences76.6740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.89200.00%
Shoplifting11.670.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.11-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour22.78100.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1118.18%
Vehicle crime27.22100.00%
Public order21.11-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.89-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour46.11100.00%
Public order42.2233.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.220.00%
Theft from the person11.670.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.110.00%
Public order310.000.00%
Other crime31.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.670.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410
March 202411
February 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 202313
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
February 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 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
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. South Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beachill Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Ings Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Beachill Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Madeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Highfields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hill Crest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1