WF4 2FR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2FR

WF4 2FR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.88 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2FR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 330 crimes and a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 2FR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2FR, encompassing approximately 1307 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-81.82% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2FR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wintersett Close with total crimes: 2
  • George Street with total crimes: 2
  • Top Orchard with total crimes: 1

WF4 2FR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.88-81.82%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.0010.00%
Other theft28.41100.00%
Shoplifting11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.94233.33%
Public order17.650.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.12-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

In May 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 offences58.4125.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8250.00%
Public order22.29-33.33%
Burglary11.53-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.24-20.00%
Public order33.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Burglary22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.820.00%
Shoplifting22.290.00%
Public order11.530.00%

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 offences46.88-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Public order10.760.00%

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 offences78.4175.00%
Public order15.350.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.12400.00%
Burglary23.820.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%

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 crime24.590.00%
Shoplifting11.530.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.760.00%

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 behaviour22.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202411
July 202410
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

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
August 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wintersett Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. George Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Top Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Quarry Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Ferry Top Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Churchfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1