WF8 4LB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.09 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4LB 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 4LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4LB, encompassing approximately 3352 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 19.09 | -3.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 8.05 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.58 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.49 | 33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.89 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.89 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.89 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.89 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.60 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 15.81 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 8.35 | 400.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.49 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 15.81 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 10.44 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.89 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.60 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 16.11 | -15.15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 8.35 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.79 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.49 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.30 | -80.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.30 | -83.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 17.60 | 37.50% |
| Public order | 6 | 9.84 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.79 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.49 | -20.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.19 | -40.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.30 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 16.11 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.16 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.09 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.49 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.49 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.89 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
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 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 13.42 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 8.05 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.09 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.19 | -25.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 12.83 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 5.37 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.49 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.89 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 30 | 17.00 | 114.29% |
| Other theft | 5 | 8.95 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.49 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.19 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.89 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.89 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.60 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 13.13 | -48.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 4.18 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.79 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.19 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.19 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.19 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.89 | -57.14% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 17.00 | -12.90% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 8.05 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.09 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.89 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 21.78 | 34.78% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 9.25 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.39 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.39 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.49 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.19 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.89 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.89 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 14.92 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 6.86 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.79 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 345 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 27 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 35 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 33 |
| February 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 18 |
| November 2023 | 30 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 27 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4LB postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 18 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 9 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |