WESTEND COTTAGES, WF4 5NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5NE

WESTEND COTTAGES, WF4 5NE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.95 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5NE 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 5NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5NE, encompassing approximately 1735 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ellis Street with total crimes: 3
  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 3

WESTEND COTTAGES, WF4 5NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.9571.43%
Drugs26.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.64-58.82%
Vehicle crime54.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.88-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.17240.00%
Public order59.80400.00%
Other theft52.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.88-40.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Burglary11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson58.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.88-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.88-57.14%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.07600.00%
Other crime14.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.34-12.50%
Possession of weapons14.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9560.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.610.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.19-16.67%
Public order42.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.460.00%
Burglary31.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.19-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.73100.00%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.1950.00%
Public order31.73200.00%
Bicycle theft11.730.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-50.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences99.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.190.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 202417
June 20245
May 202414
April 20247
March 20248
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ellis Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. The Overcroft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Gervase Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Addingford Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Laburnum Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1