WF8 4DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4DD

WF8 4DD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.32 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4DD 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 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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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (3.45% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 4DD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crown And Anchor Yard with total crimes: 18
  • Ropergate with total crimes: 9
  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 5

WF8 4DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.323.45%
Anti-social behaviour128.83200.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.53100.00%
Vehicle crime41.7733.33%
Possession of weapons31.1850.00%
Public order30.880.00%
Other theft30.88-50.00%
Drugs30.8850.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2916.78-25.64%
Other theft68.54500.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77100.00%
Shoplifting31.1850.00%
Public order30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.59100.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3917.0850.00%
Public order411.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-20.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.43-25.71%
Criminal damage and arson57.6625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Drugs31.1850.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.59100.00%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-80.00%
Public order10.29-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3518.2634.62%
Public order710.3116.67%
Burglary52.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.18-25.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Drugs20.59-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.19-18.75%
Public order67.660.00%
Other theft51.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.47-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.47300.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3214.7245.45%
Criminal damage and arson79.4216.67%
Other theft42.06100.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-75.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.43-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.4820.00%
Public order51.7766.67%
Burglary41.470.00%
Drugs31.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.8850.00%
Other theft20.88-60.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.49114.29%
Other theft58.8366.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.4766.67%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Drugs30.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.59-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.07-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour64.1250.00%
Vehicle crime41.77-20.00%
Burglary41.18300.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-62.50%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Bicycle theft20.590.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.08-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson87.6614.29%
Vehicle crime52.36-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.47-50.00%
Public order41.180.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Shoplifting20.88-60.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-66.67%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.3840.91%
Vehicle crime119.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.36133.33%
Shoplifting52.060.00%
Public order41.47-33.33%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Other theft30.88-57.14%
Drugs20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.020.00%
Other theft76.480.00%
Public order62.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.770.00%
Other crime31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.880.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232
July 20232

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20238
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 362 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202429
May 202439
April 202426
March 202435
February 202426
January 202432
December 202322
November 202330
October 202314
September 202326
August 202331
July 202322

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 202311

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20236
September 20234
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20247
February 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231

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 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Crown And Anchor Yard
    Total18
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Ropergate
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Lawrence Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 4. Banks Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. East Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Cornmarket
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Mill Garth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Love Lane Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Liquorice Way
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 12. A639
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. St Giles Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. North Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Armstrong Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Westbourne Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beechwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Hartley Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Bernard'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Queens Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Linden Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Anderson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1