WF8 4BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4BN

WF8 4BN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4BN 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 4BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4BN, encompassing approximately 2712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 4BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Garrison Court with total crimes: 2

WF8 4BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.42-33.33%
Public order20.74100.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.85-7.69%
Vehicle crime44.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.220.00%
Vehicle crime64.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.210.00%
Public order11.11-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.43-35.00%
Other theft44.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.470.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Robbery21.110.00%
Drugs20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.0681.82%
Anti-social behaviour47.370.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.74-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.06100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.43144.44%
Burglary28.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.74-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson43.32-20.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.0635.71%
Criminal damage and arson57.0166.67%
Other theft21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-75.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.960.00%
Public order45.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.47-40.00%
Drugs21.110.00%
Burglary20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6955.56%
Criminal damage and arson55.160.00%
Other theft21.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-33.33%
Burglary10.740.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%
Robbery10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.32-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.3266.67%
Other theft41.8433.33%
Public order31.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.11-25.00%
Other crime21.11100.00%
Shoplifting10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1011.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.690.00%
Public order41.840.00%
Vehicle crime41.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Other theft31.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202413
June 202413
May 202420
April 202411
March 202422
February 20249
January 202419
December 202314
November 202314
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
September 20235

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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20233

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 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chantry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Queen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Garrison Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farthing Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Minden Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Florin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. East Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lawrence Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Love Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Clifton View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Hardistry Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Portland Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1