THE GARDENS, WF8 4HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4HS

THE GARDENS, WF8 4HS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.83 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4HS 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 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4HS, encompassing approximately 3511 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF8 4HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lawrence Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Banks Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • East Avenue with total crimes: 3

THE GARDENS, WF8 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.83-5.88%
Vehicle crime54.5666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.68-34.62%
Other theft74.84250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.990.00%
Public order31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime30.850.00%
Robbery20.850.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.5344.44%
Anti-social behaviour57.40400.00%
Burglary41.420.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.40-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.1333.33%
Robbery11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3012.8287.50%
Criminal damage and arson38.54-40.00%
Public order30.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.11-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.56-16.67%
Public order31.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.85200.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2510.8238.89%
Criminal damage and arson67.12200.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.680.00%
Public order55.13400.00%
Burglary31.42200.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.57-66.67%
Other theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.6863.64%
Criminal damage and arson65.130.00%
Other theft21.71-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.57-60.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.97-26.67%
Other theft63.13100.00%
Vehicle crime51.7125.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.420.00%
Public order31.42-40.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.96-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.2766.67%
Public order51.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.42-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.42-50.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Shoplifting10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8250.00%
Vehicle crime85.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.71-25.00%
Burglary30.85200.00%
Shoplifting20.850.00%
Other theft20.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.420.00%
Other theft41.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.140.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202417
May 202426
April 202418
March 202430
February 202416
January 202425
December 202318
November 202318
October 202311
September 202315
August 202318
July 202312

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20238

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20236
September 20235
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20247
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
August 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lawrence Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Banks Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. East Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mill Garth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. St Giles Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. North Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Armstrong Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Westbourne Mount
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beechwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Hartley Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. St Bernard'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Queens Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1