WF4 2HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2HU

WF4 2HU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2HU 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 2HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2HU, encompassing approximately 1970 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF4 2HU area, explore the WF4 2HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 2HU 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 2HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences67.61-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson33.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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 offences119.6410.00%
Public order35.5850.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.16-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour55.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.540.00%
Public order21.01-50.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 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 offences1313.19-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour56.6025.00%
Public order42.54300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03-66.67%
Other crime11.010.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.227.69%
Criminal damage and arson67.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0433.33%
Other theft22.03100.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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 offences1314.71-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson86.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.06-40.00%
Shoplifting21.520.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.100.00%
Public order22.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

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 offences77.6116.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.5533.33%
Shoplifting12.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences67.10-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1816.67%
Public order37.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-50.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.21-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour46.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03100.00%
Public order42.030.00%
Theft from the person12.030.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.760.00%
Public order410.650.00%
Other crime32.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413
April 202414
March 202413
February 202414
January 20247
December 20236
November 202314
October 202312
September 202321

A total of 4 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
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
October 20231

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
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 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
January 20241
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 2HU 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. Newstead Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Beachill Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Madeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highfields
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Tup Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hill Crest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brooklands Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1