ARGYLL AVENUE, WF8 4AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4AT

ARGYLL AVENUE, WF8 4AT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4AT 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 4AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4AT, encompassing approximately 3375 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Banks Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • East Avenue with total crimes: 3

ARGYLL AVENUE, WF8 4AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.787.14%
Vehicle crime64.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.190.00%
Public order21.19-33.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.67-51.72%
Other theft64.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Public order31.1950.00%
Vehicle crime30.890.00%
Robbery20.890.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2912.1581.25%
Anti-social behaviour48.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-25.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.70-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.74100.00%
Robbery11.190.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2812.74154.55%
Burglary38.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Public order10.30-75.00%
Theft from the person10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.59-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.26-16.67%
Public order41.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.5656.25%
Criminal damage and arson67.41100.00%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Public order10.30-80.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.196.67%
Public order54.74400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-57.14%
Drugs20.890.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.44600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.07-40.00%
Other theft20.89-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.19-35.71%
Other theft52.6766.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.4825.00%
Vehicle crime41.480.00%
Public order21.19-50.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.67-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.150.00%
Public order41.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.19-42.86%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Burglary10.89-66.67%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.1545.45%
Vehicle crime74.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7833.33%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.590.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.890.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202414
May 202429
April 202416
March 202428
February 202411
January 202425
December 202316
November 202315
October 20239
September 202314
August 202316
July 202311

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20237

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
September 20234
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
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
June 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lawrence Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Banks Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. East Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Florin Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Love Lane Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. St Giles Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. North Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Armstrong Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Westbourne Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beechwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hartley Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Bernard'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Queens Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Linden Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1