GASKELL DRIVE, WF4 6JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF4 6JS

GASKELL DRIVE, WF4 6JS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This WF4 6JS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF4 postcode area, which has experienced 307 crimes and a crime rate of 6.94 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF4 6JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF4 6JS, encompassing approximately 2500 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF4 6JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gervase Road with total crimes: 4
  • Ken Churchill Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Berry'S Yard with total crimes: 3

GASKELL DRIVE, WF4 6JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime35.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20100.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.2010.53%
Criminal damage and arson48.40300.00%
Public order31.60200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8058.33%
Criminal damage and arson17.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.40-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour94.80800.00%
Public order23.600.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.2043.75%
Criminal damage and arson29.200.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.6077.78%
Other theft36.400.00%
Vehicle crime31.2050.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

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 offences97.2028.57%
Public order43.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.00-46.15%
Vehicle crime42.80300.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.6044.44%
Public order25.20100.00%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.00-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson23.60-33.33%
Drugs20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.6069.23%
Vehicle crime48.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.800.00%
Vehicle crime15.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202421
June 202419
May 202412
April 202423
March 202416
February 20249
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239
October 202322
September 202313

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20249
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 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
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
October 20231

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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Gervase Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Ken Churchill Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Berry'S Yard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Westfield Terrace
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Horbury Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clifton Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Gaskell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Manorfield Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Hall Cliffe Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1