WF4 2LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2LT

WF4 2LT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 558.63 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2LT 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 2LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2LT, encompassing approximately 7 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF4 2LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Woolley Edge Services (Southbound) with total crimes: 1
  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 1

WF4 2LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2558.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson1279.320.00%
Public order1139.66-50.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order2837.95100.00%
Other theft2279.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1279.320.00%
Shoplifting1139.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2837.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour1279.320.00%
Other theft1139.660.00%
Public order1139.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences1139.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1139.66-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2698.29100.00%
Public order1279.32-50.00%
Robbery1139.660.00%
Other crime1139.660.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime41256.92100.00%
Public order2558.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour1279.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences1139.660.00%
Shoplifting1139.660.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2698.29100.00%
Other crime1279.320.00%
Shoplifting1139.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences1139.66-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2558.630.00%
Other theft1279.320.00%
Vehicle crime1139.66-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences2977.610.00%
Vehicle crime2279.320.00%
Drugs1279.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson1139.660.00%
Theft from the person1139.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2279.32100.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order2558.63100.00%
Vehicle crime1279.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences1139.660.00%

In September 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery2698.290.00%
Drugs1279.320.00%
Public order1139.660.00%
Vehicle crime1139.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Woolley Edge Services (Southbound)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Motorway Service Area
    Total1
    Public order1