WF4 6EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6EN

WF4 6EN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.66 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6EN 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 6EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6EN, encompassing approximately 1715 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 6EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horbury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

WF4 6EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6666.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.83150.00%
Public order22.92100.00%
Vehicle crime11.17-75.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.33-14.29%
Vehicle crime43.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-66.67%
Public order10.58-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.83-46.15%
Other theft44.080.00%
Public order42.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.330.00%
Burglary21.750.00%
Other crime21.17100.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5062.50%
Criminal damage and arson37.580.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.24350.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.25-38.46%
Public order24.66100.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.50225.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.58100.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.41-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.0866.67%
Public order22.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.75-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.08-20.00%
Other crime22.330.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.66-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.92100.00%
Public order11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.000.00%
Vehicle crime24.080.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
March 20243
January 20243
October 20232

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20247
June 202413
May 20248
April 202413
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
January 20242
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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

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
June 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horbury Road
    Total3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gervase Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Green Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Horbury Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Leeke Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Gaskell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westfield Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1