SOUTH AVENUE, WF4 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5JU

SOUTH AVENUE, WF4 5JU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.19 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5JU, encompassing approximately 2100 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Sycamores with total crimes: 7
  • The Shutt with total crimes: 6
  • Southfield Fold with total crimes: 3

SOUTH AVENUE, WF4 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.19-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson66.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.860.00%
Vehicle crime32.8650.00%
Public order31.4350.00%
Other theft21.43100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.4755.56%
Public order26.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-33.33%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.95-47.06%
Public order44.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-33.33%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Drugs10.95-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.2330.77%
Public order48.09-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.9050.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.9062.50%
Public order76.19600.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.33100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0914.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.810.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.14-46.15%
Other crime23.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.058.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.190.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other crime10.95-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.0550.00%
Vehicle crime35.71-40.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime53.8125.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.95-7.69%
Vehicle crime45.71-50.00%
Public order21.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Other theft10.48-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.710.00%
Vehicle crime86.190.00%
Public order53.810.00%
Other crime22.380.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202414
July 20249
June 202417
May 202413
April 20248
March 20247
February 202413
January 202412
December 20238
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Sycamores
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. The Shutt
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Southfield Fold
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Millfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Normanton Cross Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Green Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berry Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. New Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. New Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 10. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Daw Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Walker Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. South Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Elmwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1