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

Overview of Crime in WF4 6JL

CLIFTON DRIVE, WF4 6JL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.38 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6JL 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF4 6JL 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

CLIFTON DRIVE, WF4 6JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.38-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson44.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.290.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Public order20.65100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.44-33.33%
Vehicle crime45.17300.00%
Public order11.29-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

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 offences2211.640.00%
Vehicle crime67.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202424
June 202420
May 202413
April 202424
March 202419
February 202411
January 202412
December 202316
November 202312
October 202322

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 1.50 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

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 6JL 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. Westfield Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Dovecote Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1