THE LAWNS, WF4 4SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 4SF

THE LAWNS, WF4 4SF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.05 per 1,000 population. This WF4 4SF 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 4SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 4SF, encompassing approximately 1491 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF4 4SF area, explore the WF4 4SF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 4SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carr Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Danesleigh Drive with total crimes: 2

THE LAWNS, WF4 4SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.05200.00%
Public order24.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.68-20.00%
Burglary12.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.0425.00%
Drugs23.350.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.6933.33%
Other crime12.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.67-75.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.38300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.04500.00%
Other theft14.020.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.34-75.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.0233.33%
Public order12.680.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.3550.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.01-66.67%
Burglary11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.71100.00%
Other crime14.02-50.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.690.00%
Other crime22.010.00%
Public order21.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Carr Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Highfield Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Danesleigh Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Nell Gap Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Nell Gap Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1