WF4 6JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6JJ

WF4 6JJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6JJ 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 6JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6JJ, encompassing approximately 2808 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 6JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 3
  • St Peter'S Court with total crimes: 3
  • Clifton Road with total crimes: 3

WF4 6JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.3316.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.99150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Public order20.71100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.55-57.14%
Vehicle crime54.27400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Public order10.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.4555.56%
Criminal damage and arson59.970.00%
Other theft51.780.00%
Public order41.78100.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9728.57%
Criminal damage and arson56.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-77.78%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.97-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.99800.00%
Public order23.200.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2410.6820.00%
Public order28.55100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4066.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.120.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4133.33%
Public order44.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.42-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences96.77-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.20200.00%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.05-9.09%
Public order23.560.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.83-47.62%
Criminal damage and arson43.92100.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.110.00%
Vehicle crime57.480.00%
Other crime21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202428
June 202418
May 202414
April 202424
March 202420
February 202412
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202321

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20249
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

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
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. St Peter'S Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 3. Clifton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gervase Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green Park Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Horbury Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Laburnum Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Co-Operative Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Northgate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Clifton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leeke Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Gaskell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Horbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Westfield Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1