HIGHFIELD ROAD, WF8 4LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4LJ

HIGHFIELD ROAD, WF8 4LJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4LJ 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 4LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4LJ, encompassing approximately 2812 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Pine Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Robson Close with total crimes: 1

HIGHFIELD ROAD, WF8 4LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.91300.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-80.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.27-28.57%
Other theft31.7850.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

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 offences74.6240.00%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.33-16.67%
Burglary51.78150.00%
Public order11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.5650.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.84-42.86%
Public order21.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In February 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 offences73.91-12.50%
Vehicle crime22.49100.00%
Burglary10.71-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3333.33%
Burglary32.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.91-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences83.9160.00%
Public order12.840.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.98-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.400.00%
Other theft22.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20245
June 20247
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pine Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Robson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Carleton Park Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lyon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Bullstyle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1