PARK ROAD RETAIL PARK, WF8 4PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4PR

PARK ROAD RETAIL PARK, WF8 4PR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.39 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4PR 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 4PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4PR, encompassing approximately 815 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Warren Close with total crimes: 2

PARK ROAD RETAIL PARK, WF8 4PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.39-42.86%
Shoplifting44.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.900.00%
Public order23.68100.00%
Burglary12.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.260.00%
Burglary18.580.00%
Shoplifting11.23-75.00%
Public order11.23-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences726.97133.33%
Criminal damage and arson48.580.00%
Shoplifting44.90100.00%
Other crime24.900.00%
Public order22.45-33.33%
Other theft12.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order315.93200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.680.00%
Burglary23.680.00%
Shoplifting22.45-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.680.00%
Public order11.230.00%

In February 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 offences512.2666.67%
Burglary26.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Shoplifting12.45-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting613.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.35200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.680.00%

In December 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs27.350.00%
Vehicle crime22.450.00%
Public order12.45-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order212.260.00%
Drugs22.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.45-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour12.450.00%
Burglary11.230.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.61125.00%
Shoplifting311.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.230.00%
Drugs11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences411.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.900.00%
Shoplifting13.68-75.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting417.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.90-75.00%
Bicycle theft22.450.00%
Public order22.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.45-50.00%
Other crime11.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other theft11.23-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour29.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Other theft22.450.00%
Shoplifting22.450.00%
Public order12.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
July 20232

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20239
September 20234
August 20232
July 20238

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
August 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Warren Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pecan Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Fortress Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Drift Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Skinner Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1