WESTFIELD AVENUE, WF8 4NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4NN

WESTFIELD AVENUE, WF8 4NN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.57 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4NN 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 4NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4NN, encompassing approximately 2721 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pine Tree Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Robson Close with total crimes: 1
  • Carleton Park Road with total crimes: 1

WESTFIELD AVENUE, WF8 4NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

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 behaviour22.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-80.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

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 offences54.41-16.67%
Other theft31.8450.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.4150.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.6733.33%
Burglary21.470.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences32.57-25.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%

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 offences42.940.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.94-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Public order10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.8880.00%
Burglary33.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.040.00%
Burglary31.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

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 offences52.57-16.67%
Public order11.840.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73100.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.510.00%
Public order21.840.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
September 20232

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 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
September 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 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 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 September 2024

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

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