WF4 5FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5FF

WF4 5FF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.84 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5FF 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 5FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5FF, encompassing approximately 622 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Normanton Cross Street with total crimes: 2
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 2

WF4 5FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson412.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.420.00%
Vehicle crime13.210.00%
Other theft11.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.21100.00%

In July 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 offences13.21-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.840.00%
Public order26.420.00%
Vehicle crime13.210.00%
Drugs11.610.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.820.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.420.00%
Other theft13.210.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%

In March 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft14.820.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.610.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.820.00%
Vehicle crime11.61-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.610.00%
Burglary11.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.42-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences13.210.00%
Robbery11.610.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.030.00%
Burglary14.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Millfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Normanton Cross Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Green Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Broad Cut Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Other theft1