WF8 4GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4GN

WF8 4GN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.12 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4GN 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 4GN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4GN, encompassing approximately 983 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Park Villas Drive with total crimes: 1

WF8 4GN 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.05100.00%
Other theft12.030.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order28.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Shoplifting22.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour620.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.10-44.44%
Shoplifting45.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.070.00%
Public order22.03100.00%
Burglary12.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.220.00%
Burglary19.150.00%
Shoplifting11.02-75.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.150.00%
Shoplifting45.0933.33%
Other crime24.070.00%
Public order22.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Other theft12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.3120.00%
Shoplifting36.100.00%
Public order33.05200.00%
Burglary23.050.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.17-16.67%
Shoplifting35.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.050.00%
Public order11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.22100.00%
Burglary36.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.050.00%
Shoplifting12.03-83.33%
Drugs11.020.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting612.21500.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.0550.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.150.00%
Drugs23.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.03-33.33%
Public order12.03-50.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences314.24-66.67%
Public order23.050.00%
Drugs22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.03100.00%
Burglary22.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.02-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.29125.00%
Shoplifting39.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.070.00%
Shoplifting13.050.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20245
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20243
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Longwall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1