WF8 4DD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.78 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4DD 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 4DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4DD, encompassing approximately 3396 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 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 11.78 | -29.63% |
| Public order | 4 | 5.59 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.18 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.18 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.88 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.29 | -75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.29 | -80.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 15.31 | -10.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 7.95 | -58.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.47 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.18 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.88 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.88 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 20.32 | 3.45% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 8.83 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.53 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.77 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.18 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.88 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.88 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.59 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.59 | -66.67% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 16.78 | -25.64% |
| Other theft | 6 | 8.54 | 500.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.77 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.18 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.88 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.88 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.59 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.29 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 17.08 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 11.48 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.18 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.18 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.59 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.29 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 14.43 | -25.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 7.66 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.47 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.18 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.59 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.59 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.29 | -80.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.29 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 18.26 | 34.62% |
| Public order | 7 | 10.31 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.06 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.47 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.18 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.59 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.29 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.29 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 16.19 | -18.75% |
| Public order | 6 | 7.66 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.77 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.47 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.47 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.88 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 14.72 | 45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 9.42 | 16.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.06 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.29 | -75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 14.43 | -26.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.48 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.77 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.88 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.88 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 16.49 | 114.29% |
| Other theft | 5 | 8.83 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.47 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.47 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.88 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.88 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.59 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 12.07 | -46.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 4.12 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.77 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.18 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.88 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.88 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.59 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 17.08 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 7.66 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.36 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.47 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.88 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.29 | 0.00% |
A total of 355 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 19 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 30 |
| June 2024 | 29 |
| May 2024 | 39 |
| April 2024 | 26 |
| March 2024 | 35 |
| February 2024 | 26 |
| January 2024 | 32 |
| December 2023 | 22 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 26 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4DD postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Public order | 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| 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 |
| Burglary | 1 |