THE LINK, WF8 4NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4NS

THE LINK, WF8 4NS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.43 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4NS 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 4NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4NS, encompassing approximately 2331 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF8 4NS area, explore the WF8 4NS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF8 4NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lancaster Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Ackworth Road with total crimes: 1

THE LINK, WF8 4NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.43200.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.86-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.8650.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary43.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.72100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary21.720.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-80.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.430.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%
Burglary10.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences54.7266.67%
Burglary32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary33.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.29-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.72100.00%
Burglary13.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences43.860.00%
Other theft21.720.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences45.5833.33%
Other theft21.72100.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.00200.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

Crime by Type

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 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
August 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lancaster Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Ackworth Road
    Total1
    Burglary1