BENTON CRESCENT, WF4 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5HL

BENTON CRESCENT, WF4 5HL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.32 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5HL, encompassing approximately 2068 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF4 5HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Berry Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Rochester Court with total crimes: 1

BENTON CRESCENT, WF4 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.32133.33%
Other theft23.380.00%
Other crime10.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.450.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.25133.33%
Vehicle crime43.380.00%
Public order21.93100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.9050.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime23.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.35150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97-60.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.3525.00%
Bicycle theft22.420.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.87-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.93-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.73233.33%
Public order34.830.00%
Vehicle crime31.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.90200.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime710.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.380.00%
Burglary22.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 202310
September 20233
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
July 20237

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
July 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. East Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Berry Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rochester Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Addison Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shelley Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Elmwood Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Knave Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Northfield Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1