PARK CLOSE, WF4 2QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2QX

PARK CLOSE, WF4 2QX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.57 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2QX 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 2QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2QX, encompassing approximately 1508 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beachill Drive with total crimes: 4
  • St James Court with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

PARK CLOSE, WF4 2QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.57-38.46%
Other theft45.30100.00%
Vehicle crime42.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.65200.00%
Public order21.99100.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.25-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.62-33.33%
Other theft21.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.66-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.5581.82%
Public order513.26150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.31-40.00%
Burglary11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In June 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 offences1116.5710.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.2966.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.3133.33%
Public order22.65-66.67%
Burglary11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.25-16.67%
Public order66.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.98-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.990.00%
Burglary11.99-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.889.09%
Anti-social behaviour77.9540.00%
Public order64.64500.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.98200.00%
Other theft21.99100.00%
Burglary21.33100.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%

In March 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 offences1115.25120.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.29-16.67%
Shoplifting23.310.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.27500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.98-16.67%
Other crime23.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.29-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.98-50.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences89.28-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson35.300.00%
Vehicle crime21.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.6110.00%
Vehicle crime37.2950.00%
Burglary21.990.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other crime21.33-50.00%
Shoplifting11.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.930.00%
Other crime46.630.00%
Public order22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202420
June 202411
May 202410
April 202412
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20238
November 202311
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
April 20242
March 20241

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
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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
August 20241
March 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beachill Drive
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. St James Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Brier Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. George Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Nostell Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brunswick
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Common Ing Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hemmingway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Beachill Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Top Orchard
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Quarry Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lakeside Estate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Churchfields
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1