KNAVE CLOSE, WF4 5RE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5RE

KNAVE CLOSE, WF4 5RE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.72 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5RE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 5RE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5RE, encompassing approximately 1189 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5RE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camellia Close with total crimes: 3
  • Bennett Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Beechwood Grove with total crimes: 1

KNAVE CLOSE, WF4 5RE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Burglary26.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.68-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.880.00%
Vehicle crime14.20-80.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime510.0966.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.2066.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.520.00%
Drugs12.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.72300.00%
Other theft23.360.00%
Burglary11.680.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.52-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.68-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.77100.00%
Vehicle crime35.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52100.00%
Public order11.68-50.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In September 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 offences310.090.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Burglary21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Camellia Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Bennett Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Beechwood Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Benton Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Elmwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Aysgarth Close
    Total1
    Burglary1