WF4 5PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5PY

WF4 5PY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.06 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5PY 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 5PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5PY, encompassing approximately 970 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Water Lane with total crimes: 1

WF4 5PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.06-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary26.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.060.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.06100.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.12-80.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.27-16.67%
Other theft25.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.060.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.180.00%
Other crime22.060.00%
Public order12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.300.00%
Shoplifting24.120.00%
Other theft22.06100.00%
Other crime22.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.120.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.24200.00%
Vehicle crime16.180.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.15-50.00%
Drugs12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences45.150.00%
Vehicle crime14.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.300.00%
Public order24.120.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Other theft12.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 41 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
March 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Water Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1