WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF8 4HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4HB

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF8 4HB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4HB 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 4HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4HB, encompassing approximately 1195 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Square with total crimes: 2

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF8 4HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.69100.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Public order10.84-66.67%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.360.00%
Public order33.34200.00%
Burglary12.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Public order10.84-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.7260.00%
Public order46.69300.00%
Robbery33.340.00%
Other theft22.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.38-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.180.00%
Burglary23.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.670.00%
Other crime21.67100.00%
Public order11.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.020.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Other crime11.670.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.7112.50%
Criminal damage and arson27.53100.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.8714.29%
Public order36.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.3616.67%
Drugs15.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-75.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.020.00%
Burglary23.34100.00%
Public order21.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.67100.00%
Other theft11.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.870.00%
Public order43.34100.00%
Other theft23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-50.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.340.00%
Public order21.670.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chantry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Queen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Queen'S Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Garrison Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Minden Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1