EAST STREET, WF4 2HA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2HA

EAST STREET, WF4 2HA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2HA 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 2HA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2HA, encompassing approximately 1646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF4 2HA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ings Close with total crimes: 3
  • Crescent Road with total crimes: 2
  • Hatfield Place with total crimes: 2

EAST STREET, WF4 2HA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.50125.00%
Public order25.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.29-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0716.67%
Anti-social behaviour14.25-66.67%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.11-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour35.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.82-80.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.1957.14%
Criminal damage and arson56.68-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour33.0450.00%
Other theft21.82100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.54-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson74.25250.00%
Shoplifting24.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Other theft11.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.9357.14%
Anti-social behaviour36.680.00%
Public order21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-50.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.11133.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.2533.33%
Shoplifting12.430.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.0750.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.82-76.92%
Shoplifting11.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1313.3662.50%
Public order37.90-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.820.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.93-50.00%
Public order44.8633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.790.00%
Public order39.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
March 20247
February 202411
January 20247
December 20233
November 202313
October 20238
September 202316

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ings Close
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crescent Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hatfield Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Georges Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lodges Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brooklands Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Upper Hatfield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newstead Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1