WF8 4QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4QD

WF8 4QD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.58 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4QD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 444 crimes and a crime rate of 12.20 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 4QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4QD, encompassing approximately 542 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Park Villas Drive with total crimes: 1

WF8 4QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order216.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Vehicle crime23.680.00%
Shoplifting23.68-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.68-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.53-66.67%
Public order13.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.7450.00%
Burglary111.050.00%
Shoplifting11.84-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson435.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.37100.00%
Shoplifting47.37100.00%
Other crime27.370.00%
Public order23.68-33.33%
Other theft13.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.840.00%
Vehicle crime11.840.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order322.11200.00%
Burglary25.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.680.00%
Shoplifting23.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.680.00%
Bicycle theft11.840.00%
Other theft11.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting312.90200.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.53-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.680.00%
Public order11.840.00%

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 offences522.1166.67%
Burglary29.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Drugs13.680.00%
Public order11.840.00%
Shoplifting11.84-83.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting623.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences37.3750.00%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime218.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.68-33.33%
Drugs23.680.00%
Vehicle crime23.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.680.00%
Public order11.84-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 order318.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.53-62.50%
Drugs25.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.84-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.79166.67%
Shoplifting314.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences316.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.530.00%
Shoplifting11.840.00%
Other theft11.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Pecan Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Park Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1