WF4 5LP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.57 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5LP 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 5LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5LP, encompassing approximately 2527 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 20.57 | -4.35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 8.70 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.77 | 250.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.58 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.58 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.19 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 17.01 | 27.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 9.10 | 166.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.16 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.98 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.79 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 11.87 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 7.12 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.98 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 13.05 | -5.26% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 7.12 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.37 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.79 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 13.85 | 111.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 7.52 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.98 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.19 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 7.52 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.56 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 2.37 | -75.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 10.68 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 4 | 4.75 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 13.85 | 31.25% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 8.31 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.58 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.19 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 12.26 | -15.79% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 6.33 | -57.14% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.19 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.79 | -71.43% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 15.82 | -26.92% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 7.52 | 133.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.77 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.77 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.19 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 17.41 | 160.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 10.29 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.58 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 13.45 | -41.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.96 | 133.33% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.77 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.19 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.40 | -87.50% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 20.97 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 6.72 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.16 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.16 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.98 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 230 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 18 |
| April 2024 | 18 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 16 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 26 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 17 |
A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 15 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| November 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 5LP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |