THE SYCAMORES, WF4 5QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5QG

THE SYCAMORES, WF4 5QG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.48 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5QG 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 5QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5QG, encompassing approximately 2002 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Sycamores with total crimes: 7
  • The Shutt with total crimes: 6
  • Southfield Fold with total crimes: 3

THE SYCAMORES, WF4 5QG 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.48-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson65.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.000.00%
Vehicle crime33.0050.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.4944.44%
Public order26.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.49-43.75%
Public order44.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00100.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-66.67%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.4833.33%
Public order47.99-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.00200.00%
Drugs21.500.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4950.00%
Public order75.99600.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4933.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.990.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.99-53.85%
Other crime23.00100.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.998.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.490.00%
Other crime11.00-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.4971.43%
Vehicle crime35.99-40.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences710.99-41.67%
Vehicle crime53.5025.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.490.00%
Vehicle crime45.99-42.86%
Public order22.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.48-7.69%
Vehicle crime75.99250.00%
Public order53.50-16.67%
Other crime22.500.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.480.00%
Public order66.490.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20249
June 202416
May 202412
April 20248
March 20246
February 202413
January 202412
December 20237
November 202312
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 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
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 2 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.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. The Sycamores
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. The Shutt
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Southfield Fold
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Millfield Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Normanton Cross Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Green Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Berry Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. New Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 9. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Daw Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Walker Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. South Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Elmwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1