OAKWELL AVENUE, WF8 4LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4LP

OAKWELL AVENUE, WF8 4LP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.02 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4LP 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 4LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4LP, encompassing approximately 2241 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4LP 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 1

OAKWELL AVENUE, WF8 4LP 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.020.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.1250.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.45-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.46100.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.91150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.23-60.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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 offences53.5725.00%
Burglary22.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.02-42.86%
Public order31.780.00%
Burglary11.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.0216.67%
Other theft13.120.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%

In January 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 offences65.80100.00%
Burglary32.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.12-66.67%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.91350.00%
Burglary14.02-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.020.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-60.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 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
September 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239
October 20232
September 20235

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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20243
September 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241
November 20231
September 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4LP 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. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kings Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bullstyle Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1