WF8 4PU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.41 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4PU 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 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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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 19.41 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 6.47 | 700.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 5.18 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.29 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 7 | 9.71 | -63.16% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 4.53 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.29 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.65 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 25.23 | 58.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.29 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.24 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.24 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.59 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 20.06 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 7.76 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.94 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.29 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.29 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 13.59 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 6.47 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.94 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.29 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 17.47 | -38.46% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 5.18 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.24 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.29 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.29 | -71.43% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.29 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 22.00 | 44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 8.41 | 600.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 4.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.88 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.94 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.29 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 19.41 | -18.18% |
| Public order | 5 | 5.82 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.24 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.59 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 2.59 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.94 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.65 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.65 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 19.41 | 37.50% |
| Public order | 5 | 7.12 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.24 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.94 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.29 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.29 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.65 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 18.12 | -38.46% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 5.18 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.88 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.94 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.94 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 16.18 | 18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 8.41 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 3.24 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.65 | -83.33% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 22.00 | -15.38% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 7.12 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.88 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.88 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.65 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.65 | -80.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 20.06 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 8.41 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 3.24 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 2.59 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.65 | 0.00% |
A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 12 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 13 |
A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4PU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |