ACKWORTH ROAD, WF8 4LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4LH

ACKWORTH ROAD, WF8 4LH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.63 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4LH 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 4LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4LH, encompassing approximately 3023 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF8 4LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Close with total crimes: 4
  • Carleton Park Road with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

ACKWORTH ROAD, WF8 4LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.63-14.29%
Burglary31.980.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.3075.00%
Vehicle crime22.32100.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32200.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.9825.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.65100.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.98-80.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.29150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.310.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.31-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.320.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Public order10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.32-37.50%
Public order11.650.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.6214.29%
Vehicle crime22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2916.67%
Public order22.32100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.66100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.9620.00%
Burglary31.980.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-83.33%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour65.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.980.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lancaster Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Carleton Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 4. Hardwick Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Dale Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. The Byways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ackworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1