POPPY FIELDS CLOSE, WF8 4FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4FW

POPPY FIELDS CLOSE, WF8 4FW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.23 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4FW 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 4FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4FW, encompassing approximately 2476 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pine Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bluebell Walk with total crimes: 1
  • Lynwood Crescent with total crimes: 1

POPPY FIELDS CLOSE, WF8 4FW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.23200.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.21-50.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary34.440.00%
Other theft31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.83-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.630.00%
Public order12.020.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary31.610.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.42300.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.81-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Burglary20.81-33.33%
Other crime10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.44-28.57%
Burglary32.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.04-30.00%
Vehicle crime12.830.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.06150.00%
Public order14.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.630.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pine Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Bluebell Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Lynwood Crescent
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Lyon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Bullstyle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Windsor Rise
    Total1
    Public order1