ROCHESTER DRIVE, WF4 5QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5QP

ROCHESTER DRIVE, WF4 5QP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.55 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5QP 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 5QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5QP, encompassing approximately 1099 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Crown Road with total crimes: 4
  • Victoria Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Camellia Close with total crimes: 3

ROCHESTER DRIVE, WF4 5QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.55150.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.09100.00%
Burglary21.820.00%
Public order11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.91-42.86%
Burglary23.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.820.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.090.00%
Vehicle crime16.36-80.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%

In June 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 offences717.280.00%
Vehicle crime56.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Other theft11.82-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.370.00%
Vehicle crime36.360.00%
Other theft22.730.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Drugs11.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences710.9116.67%
Public order26.36100.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.6450.00%
Vehicle crime25.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.82-50.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

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 offences48.18300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82100.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.360.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.820.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.91-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.82700.00%
Other theft27.270.00%
Burglary11.820.00%
Drugs10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.82-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.730.00%
Other theft35.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.820.00%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20238
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Old Crown Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Victoria Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Camellia Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Aysgarth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Beckett Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beckett Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aysgarth Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1