WF4 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 4LQ

WF4 4LQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 244.88 per 1,000 population. This WF4 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 4LQ, encompassing approximately 24 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Motorway Service Area with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

WF4 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2244.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.630.00%
Other theft140.810.00%
Public order140.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences140.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences140.81-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2204.07100.00%
Public order181.63-50.00%
Robbery140.810.00%
Other crime140.810.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime4367.33100.00%
Public order2163.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences140.810.00%
Shoplifting140.810.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2204.07100.00%
Other crime181.630.00%
Shoplifting140.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences140.81-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2163.260.00%
Other theft181.630.00%
Vehicle crime140.81-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2285.700.00%
Vehicle crime281.630.00%
Drugs181.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.810.00%
Theft from the person140.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences281.63100.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order2163.26100.00%
Vehicle crime181.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences140.810.00%

In September 2023, Robbery recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Robbery2204.070.00%
Drugs181.630.00%
Public order140.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime140.81-66.67%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime3244.8850.00%
Public order2122.44100.00%
Shoplifting181.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime2285.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences281.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour181.630.00%
Other theft140.810.00%
Public order140.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Motorway Service Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1