DARCY CLOSE, WF8 4GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4GD

DARCY CLOSE, WF8 4GD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.90 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4GD 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 4GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4GD, encompassing approximately 1926 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF8 4GD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbeck View with total crimes: 5
  • Libra Way with total crimes: 5
  • Helens Court with total crimes: 3

DARCY CLOSE, WF8 4GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.90-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences66.75-14.29%
Public order13.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.0625.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.790.00%
Shoplifting23.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.1033.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.23-61.11%
Public order43.63300.00%
Shoplifting32.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.560.00%
Other theft11.56-50.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.2112.50%
Anti-social behaviour99.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.6750.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.04-75.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.5433.33%
Shoplifting48.31100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4220.00%
Public order36.230.00%
Shoplifting21.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.31-16.67%
Shoplifting35.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.3871.43%
Anti-social behaviour26.230.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.04-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.8640.00%
Shoplifting63.630.00%
Other theft33.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56100.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.1925.00%
Public order22.600.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.50300.00%
Shoplifting36.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202415
July 202412
June 20249
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202418
May 202416
April 202412
March 202410
February 202412
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Millbeck View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Libra Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Helens Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. De Lacy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Longwall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cromwell Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Monkhill Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1