PARK VILLAS DRIVE, WF8 4QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4QF

PARK VILLAS DRIVE, WF8 4QF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.35 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4QF 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 4QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4QF, encompassing approximately 1237 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF8 4QF 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

PARK VILLAS DRIVE, WF8 4QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.3514.29%
Other theft26.470.00%
Public order21.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-33.33%
Burglary11.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.9740.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.66-62.50%
Public order32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.420.00%
Shoplifting21.62-60.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour821.01700.00%
Shoplifting56.4766.67%
Violence and sexual offences54.04-28.57%
Public order34.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42100.00%
Vehicle crime11.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.55-41.67%
Shoplifting35.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.42100.00%
Possession of weapons21.62100.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.4820.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.70500.00%
Shoplifting54.8566.67%
Public order44.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.230.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.240.00%
Public order48.0833.33%
Burglary33.23200.00%
Shoplifting32.42-25.00%
Drugs22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.97-16.67%
Shoplifting48.08100.00%
Public order33.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.700.00%
Burglary33.23200.00%
Public order22.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-66.67%
Shoplifting21.62-71.43%
Drugs21.620.00%
Other crime11.620.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.40600.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.850.00%
Drugs24.85-33.33%
Other theft21.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.2050.00%
Vehicle crime47.270.00%
Public order33.23-40.00%
Drugs32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.420.00%
Other crime21.62100.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.81-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.40-25.00%
Public order54.85400.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.040.00%
Drugs32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-33.33%
Shoplifting21.62-33.33%
Other crime11.620.00%
Burglary10.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.01-11.11%
Vehicle crime36.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-25.00%
Burglary32.4250.00%
Shoplifting32.42200.00%
Bicycle theft22.420.00%
Public order11.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.270.00%
Burglary23.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
February 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 202412
April 202410
March 202410
February 202412
January 20246
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 20239

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 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 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF8 4QF 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. Cornmarket
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Clifton View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Mount
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Love Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Back Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Hardistry Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Portland Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1