CALIFORNIA DRIVE, WF4 5JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5JW

CALIFORNIA DRIVE, WF4 5JW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.72 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5JW 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 5JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5JW, encompassing approximately 1955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Sycamores with total crimes: 7
  • Southfield Fold with total crimes: 3
  • Normanton Cross Street with total crimes: 2

CALIFORNIA DRIVE, WF4 5JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.72-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.60150.00%
Public order22.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2125.00%
Public order25.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.67-33.33%
Public order24.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.2850.00%
Public order46.14-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.050.00%
Other crime22.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7033.33%
Public order74.09600.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.1450.00%
Other theft13.070.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.09-55.56%
Other crime22.050.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1412.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.600.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.1460.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.09100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.18-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Bicycle theft21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.70-11.11%
Vehicle crime34.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Public order10.51-75.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.230.00%
Vehicle crime44.600.00%
Public order42.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.050.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 202412
May 20248
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20239

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 5JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Sycamores
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. Southfield Fold
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Normanton Cross Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Green Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Berry Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Daw Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. South Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Elmwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1