WATERFALL FOLD, WF8 1SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 1SZ

WATERFALL FOLD, WF8 1SZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population. This WF8 1SZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 1SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 1SZ, encompassing approximately 2453 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 1SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Robin Close with total crimes: 3
  • Chatsworth Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Harvest Close with total crimes: 2

WATERFALL FOLD, WF8 1SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.890.00%
Public order42.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.30200.00%
Vehicle crime32.45200.00%
Burglary21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.85-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3016.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.850.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.30500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4533.33%
Burglary11.63-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.450.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.63-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-40.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.04-37.50%
Burglary12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.11-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.26-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.97400.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.08-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.0450.00%
Public order11.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45-50.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.6733.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.63-71.43%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20247
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20236
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 202310
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Robin Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Chatsworth Avenue
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Harvest Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waterfall Fold
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Orchard Head Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Pauls Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Nevison Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Beech Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1