WF4 6AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6AX

WF4 6AX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.33 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6AX 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 6AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6AX, encompassing approximately 2959 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (121.05% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF4 6AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunroyd Hill with total crimes: 22
  • B6128 with total crimes: 8
  • Gagewell Lane with total crimes: 7

WF4 6AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4224.33121.05%
Shoplifting914.1928.57%
Public order53.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6966.67%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-50.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.52-34.48%
Shoplifting76.42133.33%
Vehicle crime42.37100.00%
Public order41.35-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson31.35-57.14%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.2826.09%
Public order79.80133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.37250.00%
Burglary42.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-50.00%
Shoplifting31.35200.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.77700.00%
Vehicle crime32.70200.00%
Public order31.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Other crime20.68100.00%
Shoplifting10.68-80.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.8321.05%
Shoplifting57.77-16.67%
Burglary21.69-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.50-5.00%
Shoplifting66.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.03300.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Public order31.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.760.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Public order31.01-50.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.147.14%
Public order65.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Other theft11.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.48-44.00%
Burglary44.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.35100.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.5231.58%
Public order38.4550.00%
Vehicle crime31.0150.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202419
July 202429
June 202423
May 202423
April 202419
March 202420
February 202415
January 202414
December 202325
November 202319

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20246
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 6AX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sunroyd Hill
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. B6128
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 3. Gagewell Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 4. Ellis Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. St Peter'S Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. St Peter'S Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Overcroft
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Gervase Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Berry Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. New Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. New Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Northgate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Clifton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leeke Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Dovecote Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walker Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1