LEEKE AVENUE, WF4 6JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6JR

LEEKE AVENUE, WF4 6JR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.69 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6JR 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 6JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6JR, encompassing approximately 2790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WF4 6JR 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
  • Sunroyd Hill with total crimes: 7

LEEKE AVENUE, WF4 6JR 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 Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.690.00%
Public order68.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15400.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.8341.18%
Anti-social behaviour48.60-42.86%
Public order21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.75-43.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.09600.00%
Public order22.51-33.33%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.9042.86%
Public order310.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.75133.33%
Other theft37.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.0850.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.45-18.18%
Public order43.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.09-52.17%
Burglary23.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.75109.09%
Public order38.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.94-33.33%
Drugs20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.5415.79%
Vehicle crime57.88150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.0458.33%
Vehicle crime26.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72100.00%
Public order20.72-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.04-33.33%
Public order54.3025.00%
Burglary31.79-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.08-33.33%
Other crime10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.260.00%
Burglary76.450.00%
Public order42.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231
August 20233
July 20237

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 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 241 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202424
May 202417
April 202430
March 202421
February 20249
January 202411
December 202323
November 202311
October 202322
September 202319
August 202312
July 202318

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF4 6JR 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. Sunroyd Hill
    Total7
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Gervase Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Northgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Clifton Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Manor Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clifton Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ken Churchill Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Peter'S Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1