MEADOW BANK, WF4 2JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2JF

MEADOW BANK, WF4 2JF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.60 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2JF 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 2JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2JF, encompassing approximately 1691 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-18.75% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF4 2JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beachill Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Mulberry Place with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

MEADOW BANK, WF4 2JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.60-18.75%
Public order57.68150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.96-60.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-75.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.3323.08%
Anti-social behaviour59.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.96100.00%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Public order21.18-66.67%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.968.33%
Public order67.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.55-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-66.67%
Burglary11.18-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.09166.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.730.00%
Other theft33.5550.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.55-40.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

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 offences1214.7871.43%
Anti-social behaviour57.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-50.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

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 offences78.8716.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.14100.00%
Shoplifting12.360.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.09-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.1923.08%
Vehicle crime49.46100.00%
Public order22.36-50.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

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 offences1316.55-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour47.6833.33%
Public order42.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.5146.15%
Public order411.230.00%
Other crime42.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36200.00%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Burglary11.18-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.1918.18%
Burglary47.680.00%
Other crime22.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.000.00%
Public order56.500.00%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202416
May 202413
April 202412
March 202412
February 202412
January 20247
December 20236
November 202316
October 202313
September 202319
August 202313
July 202311

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
July 20235

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
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

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

MonthCount
February 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Beachill Drive
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Mulberry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Oak Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brier Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. St James Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Madeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Regina Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Top Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1