WF8 4GN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4GN

WF8 4GN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.34 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4GN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 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.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF8 4GN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Watergate with total crimes: 3
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2

WF8 4GN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences412.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.070.00%
Shoplifting13.05-75.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime519.33400.00%
Shoplifting45.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.07-62.50%
Bicycle theft23.050.00%
Public order22.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.03-50.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft11.02-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.380.00%
Other theft48.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.070.00%
Shoplifting22.030.00%
Public order12.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234
August 20233
July 20238

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

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
October 20232
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20232

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Watergate
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Warren Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Anderson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pecan Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Fortress Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Drift Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Skinner Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stuart Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1