WF8 4GA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 89.57 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4GA 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 4GA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4GA, encompassing approximately 1395 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 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 89.57 | -2.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 29 | 30.10 | 7.41% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 20.78 | -45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 12.90 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 8.60 | -52.38% |
| Other theft | 6 | 7.17 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.43 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.72 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 43 | 111.07 | 13.16% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 30.81 | 37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 27 | 23.65 | -20.59% |
| Public order | 21 | 19.35 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 15.05 | 128.57% |
| Other theft | 4 | 11.47 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.87 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.15 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.43 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.72 | -75.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 100.32 | 2.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 34 | 27.23 | 385.71% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 24.36 | 4.35% |
| Public order | 18 | 17.20 | 125.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 12.90 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 6 | 5.02 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.30 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.87 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.43 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 70.94 | 2.78% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 26.51 | 35.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 16.48 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 8 | 5.73 | -27.27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 5.73 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 5.02 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.87 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.15 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.43 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 72.37 | 12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 25.80 | -8.70% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 15.05 | 6.25% |
| Public order | 11 | 12.18 | -8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 7.88 | -56.25% |
| Other crime | 3 | 5.02 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.15 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.43 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.72 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.72 | -66.67% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 | 81.69 | -3.03% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 22.93 | 155.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 16 | 16.48 | 700.00% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 11.47 | -27.27% |
| Public order | 12 | 11.47 | 9.09% |
| Drugs | 3 | 8.60 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.15 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.15 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 60.19 | 6.45% |
| Shoplifting | 22 | 23.65 | 29.41% |
| Public order | 11 | 15.76 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 7.88 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 3 | 6.45 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.15 | -77.78% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.72 | -83.33% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.72 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 66.64 | 47.62% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 22.21 | -43.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 12.18 | 10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.88 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 6.45 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 5.73 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.30 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.58 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 30 | 62.34 | 30.43% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 21.50 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 15.05 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 8.60 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 7.17 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.58 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.15 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.15 | -57.14% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 23 | 61.63 | -51.06% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 16.48 | -22.22% |
| Drugs | 7 | 15.05 | -12.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 5.02 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 5.02 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 4.30 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 4.30 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.58 | -54.55% |
| Other theft | 2 | 3.58 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.43 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 47 | 87.42 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 33.68 | 3.85% |
| Public order | 11 | 19.35 | 37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 7.88 | -10.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 6.45 | 700.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.73 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 4.30 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.15 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.15 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 47 | 84.56 | 56.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 33.68 | -27.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 18.63 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 7.17 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 8 | 7.17 | -11.11% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 5.73 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.87 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.87 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 2.87 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 78.11 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 30 | 25.80 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 21.50 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 10.75 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 6.45 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.30 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 4.30 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.43 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.72 | 0.00% |
A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 16 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 423 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 42 |
| August 2024 | 43 |
| July 2024 | 38 |
| June 2024 | 37 |
| May 2024 | 36 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 33 |
| February 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 21 |
| December 2023 | 21 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 36 |
A total of 39 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 21 |
| July 2024 | 18 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 29 |
| August 2024 | 27 |
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 23 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 15 |
A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 18 |
| August 2024 | 33 |
| July 2024 | 24 |
| June 2024 | 23 |
| May 2024 | 17 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 22 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 30 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 47 |
| October 2023 | 47 |
| September 2023 | 30 |
A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4GA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 38 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |