WF8 4FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4FY

WF8 4FY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.61 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4FY 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 4FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4FY, encompassing approximately 2914 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF8 4FY area, explore the WF8 4FY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 4FY 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
  • Linden Terrace with total crimes: 3

WF8 4FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6115.38%
Anti-social behaviour25.15-50.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.92-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.4633.33%
Vehicle crime41.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.6315.38%
Vehicle crime65.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-40.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.32-51.85%
Other theft54.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7225.00%
Public order31.7250.00%
Robbery21.030.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.0492.86%
Anti-social behaviour49.260.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.20-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson44.80100.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.69160.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.92-33.33%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences108.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.430.00%
Public order31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03200.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.6325.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.8666.67%
Other theft21.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.296.67%
Public order55.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-50.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-40.00%
Other theft21.03-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.630.00%
Other theft53.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.720.00%
Vehicle crime41.720.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202415
June 202413
May 202427
April 202414
March 202426
February 202410
January 202420
December 202316
November 202315
October 20239

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20234

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4FY 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. Linden Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Garrison Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Banks Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Farthing Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Minden Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Florin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. East Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lawrence Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Love Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Clifton View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Hardistry Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Portland Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1