OLD ROAD, WF4 4RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 4RB

OLD ROAD, WF4 4RB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.13 per 1,000 population. This WF4 4RB 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 4RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 4RB, encompassing approximately 979 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 4RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Highfield Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • New Road with total crimes: 1
  • Ridge Road with total crimes: 1

OLD ROAD, WF4 4RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences36.1350.00%
Public order23.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.080.00%
Burglary13.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.13-25.00%
Drugs23.060.00%
Robbery12.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.15100.00%
Other theft14.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.040.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.04100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.110.00%
Burglary12.040.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.110.00%
Other crime12.040.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 24 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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July 20243
April 20241
November 20232

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

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July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

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June 20242

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

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June 20241

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

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May 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

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May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Highfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. New Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Ridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nell Gap Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Nell Gap Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1