WESTFIELD ROAD, WF4 6EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6EJ

WESTFIELD ROAD, WF4 6EJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.42 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6EJ 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 6EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6EJ, encompassing approximately 2292 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-69.57% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 6EJ 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

WESTFIELD ROAD, WF4 6EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.42-69.57%
Vehicle crime43.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-75.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.8976.92%
Other theft510.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-20.00%
Public order41.74300.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2918.18%
Criminal damage and arson55.670.00%
Public order12.18-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.47-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour94.80800.00%
Public order23.930.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.03112.50%
Public order27.42100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.420.00%
Vehicle crime33.490.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8033.33%
Public order33.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.11-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.62200.00%
Vehicle crime31.31200.00%
Burglary21.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.67-12.50%
Other crime23.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.54-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson23.49100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.42-18.18%
Vehicle crime33.9350.00%
Drugs11.31-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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 offences119.160.00%
Vehicle crime24.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202423
June 202413
May 202411
April 202417
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 202311

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
March 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20249
April 20241
March 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 6EJ 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. Glendale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clifton Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Gaskell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Manorfield Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1