WF4 5ER Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5ER

WF4 5ER, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.41 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5ER 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (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: 3
  • East Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Normanton Street with total crimes: 1

WF4 5ER Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 order36.51200.00%
Vehicle crime23.910.00%
Other crime12.600.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences59.11-16.67%
Public order16.510.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 5 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
July 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 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
July 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 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
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232
July 20231

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. The Sycamores
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. East Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Normanton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Green Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1