GAGEWELL LANE, WF4 6BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6BQ

GAGEWELL LANE, WF4 6BQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.55 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6BQ 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 6BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6BQ, encompassing approximately 2199 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (68.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 6BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunroyd Hill with total crimes: 22
  • Gagewell Lane with total crimes: 7
  • St Peter'S Court with total crimes: 3

GAGEWELL LANE, WF4 6BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.5568.75%
Criminal damage and arson512.27400.00%
Public order42.27100.00%
Other theft31.82200.00%
Vehicle crime21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.55-23.81%
Public order27.27-33.33%
Other theft10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.365.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.55150.00%
Public order32.27200.00%
Burglary21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.6481.82%
Anti-social behaviour59.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.27100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.27-42.11%
Burglary15.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.36-13.64%
Criminal damage and arson28.640.00%
Public order20.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.36340.00%
Other theft110.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.36-44.44%
Public order32.270.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Drugs10.910.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.91-55.00%
Other theft24.090.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.36122.22%
Criminal damage and arson29.090.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.73-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour24.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.360.00%
Vehicle crime37.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202416
July 202421
June 202420
May 202411
April 202419
March 202422
February 20245
January 20249
December 202320
November 20239
October 202316

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 6BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sunroyd Hill
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences17
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Gagewell Lane
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Burglary1
  • 3. St Peter'S Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 4. St Peter'S Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Northgate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Clifton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leeke Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Dovecote Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1