NEW ROAD, WF4 4NX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 4NX

NEW ROAD, WF4 4NX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.19 per 1,000 population. This WF4 4NX 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 4NX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 4NX, encompassing approximately 1530 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 4NX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ridge Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Old Road with total crimes: 1

NEW ROAD, WF4 4NX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour37.19-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.31-77.78%
Drugs11.310.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.880.00%
Burglary25.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Public order10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5320.00%
Drugs23.920.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Robbery10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8825.00%
Vehicle crime13.270.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Public order10.65-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.19-20.00%
Public order42.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.270.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Public order21.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.31100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.96-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.57-28.57%
Public order13.270.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.88250.00%
Drugs14.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.92-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.310.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.8825.00%
Public order23.270.00%
Other theft11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.530.00%
Other crime22.610.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.310.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

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
August 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Ridge Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Old Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parkside
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Danesleigh Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Butts Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1