CLIFTON DRIVE, WF4 6JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6JL

CLIFTON DRIVE, WF4 6JL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.61 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6JL 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 6JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6JL, encompassing approximately 3092 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF4 6JL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Berry'S Yard with total crimes: 8
  • Clifton Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Gervase Road with total crimes: 4

CLIFTON DRIVE, WF4 6JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.6120.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.76300.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-50.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.0653.85%
Anti-social behaviour46.47-50.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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 offences138.41-45.83%
Anti-social behaviour84.20700.00%
Public order22.590.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.7026.32%
Criminal damage and arson27.76100.00%
Public order20.65100.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0372.73%
Other theft36.140.00%
Vehicle crime30.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%
Public order10.32-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.47-8.33%
Public order43.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65100.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences126.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime43.88300.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.4433.33%
Public order25.170.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.76-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson43.8833.33%
Drugs31.290.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-83.33%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.6446.67%
Vehicle crime67.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94200.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences156.7950.00%
Vehicle crime34.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.38-47.37%
Public order53.2325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Vehicle crime31.290.00%
Burglary30.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.290.00%
Burglary66.140.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202420
May 202413
April 202424
March 202419
February 202411
January 202412
December 202316
November 202312
October 202322
September 202315
August 202310
July 202319

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20248
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
August 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Berry'S Yard
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Clifton Crescent
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences7
  • 3. Gervase Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Northgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Clifton Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Carlton Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Manor Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bank Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Clifton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Ken Churchill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1