WF4 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 5RW

WF4 5RW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.57 per 1,000 population. This WF4 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 5RW, encompassing approximately 841 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parklands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bridge Close with total crimes: 1

WF4 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 crime13.570.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

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 theft28.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.38100.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.38-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.13-50.00%
Other theft23.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.380.00%

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 offences613.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.130.00%
Other crime12.380.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.750.00%
Shoplifting13.570.00%

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 offences37.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.570.00%
Other theft12.380.00%

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 offences68.320.00%
Vehicle crime17.130.00%

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 behaviour14.750.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.38-50.00%

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 offences411.89100.00%
Public order24.750.00%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Other theft12.38-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft515.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.380.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Shoplifting11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Parklands Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bridge Close
    Total1
    Other crime1