WF4 4FE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 4FE

WF4 4FE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This WF4 4FE 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 4FE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 4FE, encompassing approximately 1155 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF4 4FE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carr Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Danesleigh Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Sandy Lane with total crimes: 1

WF4 4FE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences710.38250.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.65-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73-60.00%
Drugs11.730.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.0625.00%
Burglary24.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.19100.00%
Drugs13.460.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.46-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.19-40.00%
Public order22.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.65400.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.33100.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.87-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.190.00%
Public order13.460.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.19100.00%
Drugs13.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.190.00%
Public order13.460.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20247
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 4FE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carr Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Danesleigh Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sandy Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Nell Gap Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Nell Gap Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1