ST OSWALD AVENUE, WF8 4BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4BA

ST OSWALD AVENUE, WF8 4BA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.11 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4BA 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 4BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4BA, encompassing approximately 2889 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (5.88% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF8 4BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Square with total crimes: 5
  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Banks Avenue with total crimes: 4

ST OSWALD AVENUE, WF8 4BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.115.88%
Vehicle crime66.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.380.00%
Public order11.38-83.33%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.54-32.00%
Public order65.88100.00%
Other theft52.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7325.00%
Robbery31.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.8456.25%
Anti-social behaviour48.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38-25.00%
Public order31.0450.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 offences169.00-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.540.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.65-20.00%
Other theft21.38100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-33.33%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.35-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson53.460.00%
Public order51.73400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7350.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.4223.53%
Criminal damage and arson57.2766.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.73-5.56%
Public order55.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-50.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8180.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.230.00%
Public order32.08-25.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Other theft20.69-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.11-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour63.46100.00%
Other theft52.0866.67%
Public order41.730.00%
Vehicle crime41.380.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1111.42-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.810.00%
Public order41.73300.00%
Vehicle crime41.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-25.00%
Other theft31.04-25.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.5441.67%
Vehicle crime85.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.7725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.730.00%
Other theft41.3833.33%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.380.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202417
May 202425
April 202416
March 202425
February 202410
January 202421
December 202317
November 202318
October 202310
September 202311
August 202317
July 202312

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20238

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

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 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Queen'S Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Lawrence Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 3. Banks Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. West Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Florin Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1