WF4 5NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5NW

WF4 5NW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.09 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5NW 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 5NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5NW, encompassing approximately 918 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

WF4 5NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.090.00%

In August 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime15.440.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft613.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.53200.00%
Burglary13.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-66.67%
Public order11.090.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.18-83.33%

In May 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 offences67.6220.00%
Other theft16.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.98400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.440.00%
Other crime22.180.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.53-25.00%
Other theft13.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.530.00%
Vehicle crime14.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.360.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.18-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.8050.00%
Public order23.270.00%
Other theft12.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%
Burglary12.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1