SOUTH LANE, WF4 4LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 4LW

SOUTH LANE, WF4 4LW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.60 per 1,000 population. This WF4 4LW 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 4LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 4LW, encompassing approximately 929 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 4LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Netherfield Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Upper Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Oakland Road with total crimes: 2

SOUTH LANE, WF4 4LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.6066.67%
Burglary15.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.3050.00%
Public order13.230.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.150.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.080.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.150.00%
Public order11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.30-60.00%
Other theft22.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.38400.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime13.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.08-75.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.75150.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.3833.33%
Public order14.300.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Netherfield Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Upper Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Oakland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Netherfield Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1