ASHWOOD GROVE, WF4 5HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5HY

ASHWOOD GROVE, WF4 5HY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5HY 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 5HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5HY, encompassing approximately 1564 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WF4 5HY Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Addison Court with total crimes: 1
  • Shelley Court with total crimes: 1

ASHWOOD GROVE, WF4 5HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1125.00%
Other theft23.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.28-80.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime58.3166.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.20-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.03150.00%
Vehicle crime33.200.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.56-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences43.84300.00%
Other theft12.560.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.92-66.67%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.3966.67%
Vehicle crime33.200.00%
Public order21.92-33.33%

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 order34.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.92-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.560.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime68.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.840.00%
Burglary22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
July 20236

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

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

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

MonthCount
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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