WF8 4QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4QL

WF8 4QL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.67 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4QL 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 4QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4QL, encompassing approximately 681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4QL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Race Track with total crimes: 3
  • West Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Florin Way with total crimes: 2

WF8 4QL 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime25.870.00%
Burglary12.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.140.00%
Public order28.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.930.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.27100.00%
Public order18.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.34-40.00%
Possession of weapons14.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.210.00%
Burglary17.340.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.74-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson17.340.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.0171.43%
Anti-social behaviour217.610.00%
Other crime12.93-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.54-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.270.00%
Other crime24.40100.00%
Burglary12.930.00%
Public order11.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.07150.00%
Public order214.670.00%
Other crime12.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.87100.00%
Other theft12.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.87100.00%
Burglary12.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.74300.00%
Vehicle crime25.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%

In July 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20245
January 202412
December 20237
November 202310
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Race Track
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. West Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Florin Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Giles Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. North Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1