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

Overview of Crime in WF4 6HT

WESTFIELD ROAD, WF4 6HT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.74 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6HT 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 6HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6HT, encompassing approximately 2770 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 6HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laburnum Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Berry'S Yard with total crimes: 8
  • Clifton Crescent with total crimes: 7

WESTFIELD ROAD, WF4 6HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.74112.50%
Criminal damage and arson612.2720.00%
Other theft52.170.00%
Public order51.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-40.00%
Burglary31.080.00%
Shoplifting31.08200.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

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 offences1611.1923.08%
Criminal damage and arson55.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80-37.50%
Vehicle crime21.800.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.72-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.83-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour84.69700.00%
Shoplifting52.89-16.67%
Public order21.800.00%
Burglary10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.3653.33%
Shoplifting68.30500.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1510.1115.38%
Vehicle crime35.41200.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Public order20.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.308.33%
Public order64.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.17-80.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Shoplifting10.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%

In January 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 offences1210.47-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.33400.00%
Vehicle crime41.80300.00%
Burglary31.440.00%
Shoplifting21.08100.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.6616.67%
Public order25.050.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.94-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson34.33-25.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In October 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 offences1711.55-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson46.1433.33%
Vehicle crime41.4433.33%
Other crime21.44100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-75.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.3690.91%
Shoplifting47.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0850.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.72-54.17%
Shoplifting63.97-25.00%
Public order52.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.800.00%
Burglary41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.240.00%
Shoplifting88.660.00%
Public order52.890.00%
Burglary41.800.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202416
May 202413
April 202423
March 202415
February 202413
January 202412
December 202314
November 202312
October 202317
September 202321
August 202311
July 202324

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20235

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

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
July 20241
November 20231
September 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
April 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Laburnum Grove
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 2. Berry'S Yard
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Clifton Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 4. B6128
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. First Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Public order1
  • 6. Gervase Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Northgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Clifton Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Glendale
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Carlton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Manor Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Quarry Hill
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Clubhouses Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Ellis Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Bank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Clifton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Second Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1