WF4 2RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 2RA

WF4 2RA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.68 per 1,000 population. This WF4 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 2RA, encompassing approximately 1259 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 2RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Place with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Quarry Mount with total crimes: 3

WF4 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.68-6.67%
Other theft211.12100.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.6887.50%
Public order311.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Other theft11.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.29-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson56.35150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.97100.00%
Possession of weapons11.590.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.150.00%
Public order21.59-71.43%
Burglary11.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.0350.00%
Public order77.15600.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.56100.00%
Burglary24.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%
Theft from the person11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.76200.00%
Shoplifting22.380.00%
Public order11.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.760.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9114.29%
Public order26.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.53-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.560.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.53100.00%
Vehicle crime27.940.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.7366.67%
Vehicle crime23.970.00%
Other crime21.59100.00%
Shoplifting11.590.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.380.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202415
June 20248
May 20249
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
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
August 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mulberry Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Quarry Mount
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Lafflands Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. School Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Greenside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Wintersett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1