WF4 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5ER

WF4 5ER, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.23 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5ER 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 5ER crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5ER, encompassing approximately 768 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5ER Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Sycamores with total crimes: 7
  • Millfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Normanton Cross Street with total crimes: 2

WF4 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.23-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.11300.00%
Vehicle crime15.210.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.92233.33%
Public order113.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.41-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour13.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Public order11.30-50.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.6275.00%
Public order29.11-33.33%
Drugs12.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.020.00%
Public order35.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.910.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In April 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 offences410.4133.33%
Other theft15.210.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Theft from the person11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft13.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.11-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson16.510.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.02166.67%
Other theft110.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.30-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.410.00%
Vehicle crime23.91-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.600.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.9150.00%
Robbery13.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.8150.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.91-60.00%
Burglary12.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.320.00%
Public order36.510.00%
Vehicle crime23.910.00%
Other crime12.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 5ER postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Sycamores
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. Millfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Normanton Cross Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Green Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Other theft1