FORTRESS CLOSE, WF8 4GG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4GG

FORTRESS CLOSE, WF8 4GG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4GG 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 4GG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4GG, encompassing approximately 2187 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF8 4GG 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

FORTRESS CLOSE, WF8 4GG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.68-31.25%
Violence and sexual offences65.03-14.29%
Public order12.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1612.8033.33%
Violence and sexual offences77.31-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.20-33.33%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Burglary10.910.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.7120.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.48-47.37%
Public order34.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.37-25.00%
Other theft11.37-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.3726.67%
Anti-social behaviour108.68400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.57300.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In May 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 offences159.607.14%
Anti-social behaviour26.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.1440.00%
Public order26.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2342.86%
Other crime34.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.9416.67%
Other theft33.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.370.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6620.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.74-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202419
May 202415
April 202414
March 202410
February 202410
January 20247
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202412
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4GG 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. De Lacy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Longwall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cromwell Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Monkhill Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1