WF4 3AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 3AB

WF4 3AB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.11 per 1,000 population. This WF4 3AB 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 3AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 3AB, encompassing approximately 1109 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF4 3AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denby Dale Road West with total crimes: 6
  • Newland Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • The Close with total crimes: 1

WF4 3AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.1150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.700.00%
Drugs22.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs39.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.70100.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.70100.00%
Drugs11.800.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.90-75.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.61100.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.800.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.70-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%

In December 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 offences34.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.70-75.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.410.00%
Burglary23.610.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 3AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Denby Dale Road West
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Newland Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Close
    Total1
    Drugs1