CLIFTON AVENUE, WF8 4AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4AL

CLIFTON AVENUE, WF8 4AL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.73 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4AL 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 4AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4AL, encompassing approximately 2990 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

WF8 4AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crown And Anchor Yard with total crimes: 18
  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Banks Avenue with total crimes: 4

CLIFTON AVENUE, WF8 4AL 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour148.03250.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.68400.00%
Vehicle crime41.6733.33%
Drugs31.3450.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other theft20.67-50.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Possession of weapons10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.05-41.67%
Other theft47.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34100.00%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.4044.00%
Criminal damage and arson512.0466.67%
Public order51.67150.00%
Drugs21.67-33.33%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-33.33%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.384.17%
Criminal damage and arson38.3650.00%
Drugs31.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Theft from the person21.00100.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Burglary20.67-33.33%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.05-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.03-25.00%
Burglary31.000.00%
Public order31.00-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-71.43%
Drugs20.67-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.0613.64%
Public order78.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.3440.00%
Other theft42.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.34-20.00%
Drugs41.3433.33%
Burglary31.34200.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.0510.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.3625.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.670.00%
Other theft41.67300.00%
Drugs31.34-25.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.385.26%
Public order56.69-16.67%
Burglary41.67300.00%
Drugs41.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Other crime31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.7218.75%
Public order66.35200.00%
Other theft42.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.34100.00%
Shoplifting31.34200.00%
Possession of weapons31.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-66.67%
Drugs20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.38-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.35200.00%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.71-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson68.0350.00%
Vehicle crime32.01-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-50.00%
Robbery20.670.00%
Public order20.67-50.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.7373.33%
Vehicle crime88.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Other theft41.34-20.00%
Public order41.34-33.33%
Burglary31.340.00%
Shoplifting31.000.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.040.00%
Public order65.020.00%
Other theft52.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20236
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202421
May 202436
April 202425
March 202424
February 202425
January 202422
December 202320
November 202319
October 202316
September 202324
August 202326
July 202315

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20238

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233
July 20231

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
August 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crown And Anchor Yard
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lawrence Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Banks Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Watergate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Cornmarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Love Lane Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Liquorice Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. A639
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Giles Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Armstrong Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Westbourne Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beechwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hartley Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Bernard'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Queens Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Linden Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Anderson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Pecan Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1