WF8 4AD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.54 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4AD 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 4AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4AD, encompassing approximately 2382 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 28.54 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 11.75 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.20 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.94 | -36.36% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.94 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.10 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.26 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.84 | -80.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 34.41 | -17.95% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 13.43 | 120.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 4.62 | -61.54% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.20 | -22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.94 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.10 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.68 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.68 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.42 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 46.58 | 25.81% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 26 | 16.37 | 766.67% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 10.91 | -6.25% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.29 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.78 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.10 | 66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.10 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 31.47 | -18.42% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 13.01 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 6.71 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.10 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.10 | -57.14% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.26 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.26 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.26 | -57.14% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.26 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 32.73 | 22.58% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 15.95 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 4.20 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.94 | 250.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.94 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.84 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.42 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 29.38 | 6.90% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 13.01 | 36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 6.29 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.52 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.68 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.26 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.84 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 26.02 | 20.83% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 12.17 | 57.14% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.62 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.68 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.26 | -62.50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.84 | -71.43% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.42 | -75.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 28.96 | -11.11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 10.07 | 60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 3.36 | -58.82% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.94 | 133.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.94 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.52 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.52 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.68 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 29.38 | 35.00% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 11.33 | 13.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 7.13 | 166.67% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.36 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.10 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.26 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.84 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 28.96 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 15 | 8.39 | -58.33% |
| Public order | 6 | 6.29 | -14.29% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.52 | -28.57% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.10 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.10 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.10 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.26 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.26 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.42 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 42.39 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 15.11 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 7 | 10.07 | 75.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.94 | 600.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.94 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.52 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.10 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.26 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.84 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 36 | 40.29 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 15.11 | -31.25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 9.23 | 14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.36 | -30.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.94 | 25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.10 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.68 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.68 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.84 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 38.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 13.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 10.07 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 4.20 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.94 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.10 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.68 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.84 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.42 | 0.00% |
A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 28 |
| August 2024 | 32 |
| July 2024 | 39 |
| June 2024 | 31 |
| May 2024 | 38 |
| April 2024 | 31 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 20 |
| November 2023 | 24 |
| October 2023 | 22 |
| September 2023 | 32 |
A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 38 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 7 |
| August 2024 | 11 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 10 |
| July 2024 | 26 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 217 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 36 |
| October 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4AD postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |