WF4 4SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 4SA

WF4 4SA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.31 per 1,000 population. This WF4 4SA 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 4SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 4SA, encompassing approximately 1502 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 4SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashwood Heights with total crimes: 4
  • Cross Road with total crimes: 3
  • Ridge Avenue with total crimes: 3

WF4 4SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.320.00%
Burglary25.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Public order10.670.00%

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 offences66.6620.00%
Drugs23.990.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

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 offences55.9925.00%
Vehicle crime13.330.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.67-75.00%

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 offences47.32-20.00%
Public order42.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-66.67%

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 offences59.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Other theft22.000.00%
Public order21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%

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 offences12.00-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

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 offences54.66-28.57%
Public order13.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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 offences75.99250.00%
Drugs14.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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 offences23.99-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

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 offences55.990.00%
Public order23.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3266.67%
Other crime23.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.000.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
July 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ashwood Heights
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Cross Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Ridge Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Albion Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Butts Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Stonecliffe Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Ramsey Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Nell Gap Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Nell Gap Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Crossfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Green Lane Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1