WF4 2QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2QG

WF4 2QG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2QG 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 2QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2QG, encompassing approximately 1744 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2QG 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

WF4 2QG 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.89-7.14%
Public order27.450.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-80.00%

In June 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 offences1414.90-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour58.0325.00%
Vehicle crime22.870.00%
Public order21.15-66.67%
Burglary11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.487.14%
Public order68.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.44-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.3416.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.440.00%
Other theft23.440.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

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 offences1215.48-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson66.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.44-40.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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 offences1414.9075.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.87-33.33%
Public order21.15100.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0314.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.5950.00%
Shoplifting11.720.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.45-63.16%
Criminal damage and arson24.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.9026.67%
Vehicle crime210.89100.00%
Public order21.15-50.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.62-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.6033.33%
Public order42.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.290.00%
Theft from the person11.720.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.4966.67%
Public order411.460.00%
Other crime42.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29200.00%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Burglary11.15-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.3333.33%
Burglary46.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.29200.00%
Other crime21.72100.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.460.00%
Public order55.160.00%
Vehicle crime12.870.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202414
May 202415
April 202414
March 202412
February 202414
January 20248
December 20237
November 202319
October 202315
September 202320
August 202312
July 20239

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 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
July 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 2QG 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. 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