WF8 4DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4DE

WF8 4DE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.05 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4DE 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 4DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4DE, encompassing approximately 1494 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF8 4DE 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
  • Queen'S Square with total crimes: 2

WF8 4DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0522.22%
Anti-social behaviour27.36-33.33%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Other theft11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.71-10.00%
Public order36.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.010.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.05-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson26.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Public order10.67-83.33%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.75-12.50%
Public order69.37200.00%
Robbery34.020.00%
Other theft32.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Public order21.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.04-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson35.3550.00%
Public order22.01100.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.40183.33%
Criminal damage and arson211.380.00%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.37-64.71%
Public order34.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.34-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.7254.55%
Anti-social behaviour211.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In December 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 offences1111.38-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.36-25.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.040.00%
Public order32.68-25.00%
Burglary22.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Other theft11.34-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.71-25.00%
Public order44.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6850.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.350.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.340.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 202416
April 20248
March 202417
February 20246
January 202417
December 202311
November 202315
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20231

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

A total of 1 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

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4DE 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. Queen'S Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Garrison Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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