WREN CROFT, WF8 1SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1SG

WREN CROFT, WF8 1SG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.86 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1SG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 419 crimes and a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 1SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1SG, encompassing approximately 2903 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF8 1SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbeck View with total crimes: 5
  • Libra Way with total crimes: 5
  • Helens Court with total crimes: 3

WREN CROFT, WF8 1SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.86-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences43.79-55.56%
Public order11.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1611.3723.08%
Violence and sexual offences95.51-10.00%
Public order33.1050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.3318.18%
Violence and sexual offences104.48-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.13450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7950.00%
Vehicle crime31.03200.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.89-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour24.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.8927.27%
Anti-social behaviour34.82200.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.5110.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.44-33.33%
Other crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.17-37.50%
Public order41.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76100.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.10-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.54200.00%
Public order33.1050.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202413
June 202411
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 202410
June 202412
May 202412
April 202414
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 1SG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Millbeck View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Libra Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Helens Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. De Lacy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Monkhill Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1