WF8 4PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4PU

WF8 4PU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.59 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4PU 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 4PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4PU, encompassing approximately 1545 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

WF8 4PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.5916.67%
Public order34.530.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-33.33%
Other crime11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime43.88300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-62.50%
Public order31.940.00%
Burglary21.940.00%
Shoplifting21.29-60.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.4142.86%
Anti-social behaviour86.47700.00%
Shoplifting55.18150.00%
Public order33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

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 offences79.71-63.16%
Vehicle crime24.53100.00%
Shoplifting21.29-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.2358.33%
Criminal damage and arson512.29150.00%
Shoplifting53.2466.67%
Public order43.2433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.59100.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.0620.00%
Burglary37.7650.00%
Public order31.9450.00%
Shoplifting31.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%
Drugs21.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-50.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.5925.00%
Shoplifting36.4750.00%
Burglary21.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Drugs11.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.47-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson55.1866.67%
Burglary33.24200.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Public order21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-66.67%
Shoplifting21.29-71.43%
Drugs21.290.00%
Other theft11.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.0044.44%
Shoplifting78.41600.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.88200.00%
Drugs21.94-50.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Burglary11.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.41-18.18%
Public order55.820.00%
Drugs43.24100.00%
Vehicle crime42.59300.00%
Other crime32.59200.00%
Burglary21.94100.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-66.67%
Shoplifting10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.4137.50%
Public order57.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.94-66.67%
Shoplifting21.29-33.33%
Drugs21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.12-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour65.1820.00%
Burglary33.88200.00%
Shoplifting31.94200.00%
Vehicle crime21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20247
May 202419
April 202412
March 202410
February 20248
January 202413
December 20239
November 202311
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Linden Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lawrence Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Love Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Clifton View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. The Mount
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Love Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Back Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Hardistry Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Portland Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1