WF4 6DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6DL

WF4 6DL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.74 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6DL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 364 crimes and a crime rate of 8.23 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 6DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6DL, encompassing approximately 2368 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF4 6DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laburnum Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Clifton Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • First Avenue with total crimes: 5

WF4 6DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.74100.00%
Other theft510.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.11-20.00%
Public order41.690.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.11-77.78%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.07800.00%
Other theft13.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.180.00%
Public order25.07100.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2933.33%
Vehicle crime35.07200.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.4980.00%
Public order33.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.91-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.11200.00%
Vehicle crime31.27200.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.910.00%
Other crime23.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3850.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.02-9.09%
Vehicle crime34.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Drugs10.84-50.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8737.50%
Vehicle crime24.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.42-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.14-46.67%
Burglary43.380.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27100.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.870.00%
Vehicle crime36.330.00%
Public order11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202412
May 202412
April 202412
March 202412
February 20249
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 202311
August 20238
July 202315

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
August 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231
August 20234

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
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Laburnum Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Clifton Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. First Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
  • 4. Gervase Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Clifton Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Glendale
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carlton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manor Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Quarry Hill
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Clubhouses Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Bank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Clifton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1