COW LANE, WF4 2HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2HF

COW LANE, WF4 2HF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.16 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2HF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 364 crimes and a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2HF, encompassing approximately 1870 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beachill Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Brooklands Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Hatfield Place with total crimes: 2

COW LANE, WF4 2HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1610.00%
Public order35.8850.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-83.33%
Drugs10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.30-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour65.3520.00%
Vehicle crime23.210.00%
Public order21.07-50.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8310.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.8866.67%
Public order42.67300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-66.67%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.83-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson65.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.28-40.00%
Shoplifting21.600.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.36116.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.950.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.8820.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.210.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.41-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson32.6750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60100.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

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 offences1312.300.00%
Public order36.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-75.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.97-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour46.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.14100.00%
Public order42.140.00%
Theft from the person12.140.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.1163.64%
Public order49.620.00%
Other crime32.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60100.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Burglary11.07-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7637.50%
Burglary45.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.020.00%
Public order34.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 202411
April 202410
March 202413
February 202413
January 20246
December 20235
November 202313
October 202313
September 202318
August 202311
July 20238

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
July 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 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
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Beachill Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Brooklands Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Hatfield Place
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St James Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Madeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. East Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Regina Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1