THE WILLOWS, WF4 5LZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5LZ

THE WILLOWS, WF4 5LZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5LZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 5LZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5LZ, encompassing approximately 2112 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-43.75% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF4 5LZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • B6128 with total crimes: 7
  • Westfield Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Southfield Lane with total crimes: 2

THE WILLOWS, WF4 5LZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.89-43.75%
Shoplifting74.26133.33%
Vehicle crime33.3150.00%
Burglary11.42-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.0977.78%
Burglary47.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8950.00%
Shoplifting31.42200.00%
Vehicle crime21.42-50.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.41-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2633.33%
Vehicle crime41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Shoplifting10.95-80.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9442.86%
Shoplifting54.73-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.3750.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.99-46.15%
Shoplifting63.31200.00%
Burglary22.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.31116.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.150.00%
Other theft21.89100.00%
Shoplifting20.95100.00%
Public order20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.63-25.00%
Public order42.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.89-80.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.8914.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.790.00%
Burglary42.370.00%
Shoplifting21.89100.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.10-30.00%
Public order23.31-33.33%
Other theft20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.41-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.730.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-83.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.7327.27%
Vehicle crime66.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.84-25.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.210.00%
Shoplifting41.890.00%
Vehicle crime31.890.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Possession of weapons20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202416
June 20249
May 202410
April 20247
March 202413
February 20246
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. B6128
    Total7
    Shoplifting7
  • 2. Westfield Terrace
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Southfield Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clubhouses Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shepstye Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bank Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Cross Keys Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cross Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1