DRIVERS ROW, WF8 4HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4HF

DRIVERS ROW, WF8 4HF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.47 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4HF 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 4HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4HF, encompassing approximately 3188 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Avenue with total crimes: 3

DRIVERS ROW, WF8 4HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.47-6.67%
Other theft34.390.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.04-21.05%
Vehicle crime54.7025.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-20.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Burglary20.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.98-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour55.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.25300.00%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%
Public order10.31-83.33%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.43-16.00%
Other theft66.59200.00%
Public order61.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.880.00%
Robbery31.570.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.0531.58%
Anti-social behaviour57.840.00%
Burglary41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-20.00%
Other crime31.25200.00%
Public order30.9450.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.09-32.14%
Criminal damage and arson55.960.00%
Public order21.57-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.1164.71%
Criminal damage and arson58.780.00%
Public order31.57-40.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.98-37.04%
Criminal damage and arson55.33-16.67%
Public order51.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.8642.11%
Criminal damage and arson68.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.880.00%
Other theft20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.04-13.64%
Burglary35.9650.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-66.67%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.8683.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.900.00%
Public order31.88-25.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other theft20.63-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.92-25.00%
Other theft63.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.8820.00%
Public order41.88-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.25-25.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.020.00%
Public order51.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.570.00%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202419
June 202421
May 202425
April 202419
March 202428
February 202417
January 202427
December 202319
November 202322
October 202312
September 202316

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20246
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
September 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chantry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Queen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Queen'S Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Garrison Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Banks Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Kings Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Minden Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. East Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lawrence Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Love Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1