ALDEN CRESCENT, WF8 4JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4JN

ALDEN CRESCENT, WF8 4JN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4JN 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 4JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4JN, encompassing approximately 3195 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4JN 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

ALDEN CRESCENT, WF8 4JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.820.00%
Public order34.07200.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.82-13.33%
Vehicle crime54.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-33.33%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.76-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour44.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.95-26.09%
Other theft65.32200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-20.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Drugs20.63100.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.8343.75%
Anti-social behaviour57.200.00%
Burglary41.560.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.0133.33%
Robbery11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.51-25.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.70-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.01-33.33%
Public order31.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94200.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

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 offences2511.5856.25%
Criminal damage and arson67.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.396.67%
Burglary35.01200.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Drugs20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-66.67%
Other theft20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3966.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.690.00%
Other theft21.88-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.76-43.75%
Other theft52.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.560.00%
Public order31.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-50.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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 offences1613.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.010.00%
Public order51.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Other theft41.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.250.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202415
June 202417
May 202423
April 202416
March 202424
February 202416
January 202425
December 202316
November 202315
October 20239
September 202316

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20246
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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 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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4JN 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. Garrison Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Banks Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairfield Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kings Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Minden Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. East Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lawrence Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Love Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1