ORCHARD CLOSE, WF4 6BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6BU

ORCHARD CLOSE, WF4 6BU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.55 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6BU 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 6BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6BU, encompassing approximately 3015 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF4 6BU area, explore the WF4 6BU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF4 6BU area, visit the WF4 6BU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (82.61% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF4 6BU 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

ORCHARD CLOSE, WF4 6BU 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 offences4223.5582.61%
Shoplifting913.9328.57%
Public order52.9925.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66150.00%
Other theft41.66300.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.26-20.69%
Shoplifting77.63133.33%
Vehicle crime42.32300.00%
Public order41.33-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.33-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-75.00%

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 offences2918.9116.00%
Public order79.62250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.32250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-42.86%
Burglary31.330.00%
Shoplifting31.00200.00%
Other theft21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.9319.05%
Anti-social behaviour78.29600.00%
Vehicle crime32.320.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Shoplifting10.66-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.28-22.22%
Shoplifting56.97-16.67%
Burglary21.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.26-3.57%
Shoplifting68.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99200.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.290.00%
Other theft31.33200.00%
Public order31.00-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.0050.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Burglary10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.95-17.65%
Public order84.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.61-34.62%
Burglary45.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33100.00%
Shoplifting21.33100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.6052.94%
Public order48.62100.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.28-39.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.640.00%
Drugs31.330.00%
Public order21.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-75.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.9212.00%
Vehicle crime89.29166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.6533.33%
Public order31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Shoplifting10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.600.00%
Shoplifting48.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202423
July 202429
June 202425
May 202421
April 202427
March 202428
February 202414
January 202417
December 202326
November 202317
October 202328
September 202325

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 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
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 6BU 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. New Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. New Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Northgate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Clifton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Leeke Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Gaskell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dovecote Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Walker Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1