LAND ON THE EAST SIDE OF, WF4 6DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6DZ

LAND ON THE EAST SIDE OF, WF4 6DZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6DZ 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 6DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6DZ, encompassing approximately 2608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-68.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF4 6DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gervase Road with total crimes: 4
  • Westfield Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Horbury Road with total crimes: 3

LAND ON THE EAST SIDE OF, WF4 6DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.67-68.00%
Vehicle crime53.07400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Public order10.77-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.2556.25%
Other theft59.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92-20.00%
Public order41.53100.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.92-77.78%
Public order20.770.00%

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 offences129.58-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.60800.00%
Public order23.450.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.2050.00%
Public order26.90100.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.600.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.3742.86%
Public order33.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.13-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson32.68200.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Burglary21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.770.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.750.00%
Other crime23.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.52-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4550.00%
Public order21.15100.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.82-14.29%
Vehicle crime44.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53-33.33%
Drugs10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Drugs20.770.00%
Possession of weapons20.770.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202425
June 202416
May 202412
April 202418
March 202412
February 202410
January 20247
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gervase Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Westfield Terrace
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Horbury Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clubhouses Croft
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glendale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bank Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clifton Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Gaskell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Manorfield Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1