WF8 4QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4QR

WF8 4QR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.24 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4QR 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 4QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4QR, encompassing approximately 738 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF8 4QR area, explore the WF8 4QR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 4QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2

WF8 4QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.24400.00%
Other theft26.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.71100.00%
Burglary12.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%

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 order212.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.71100.00%
Shoplifting22.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.3033.33%
Shoplifting45.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.410.00%
Vehicle crime14.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.12-57.14%
Vehicle crime14.060.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Shoplifting11.35-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.4240.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.47300.00%
Shoplifting45.41100.00%
Other crime25.410.00%
Public order22.710.00%
Other theft12.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.010.00%
Vehicle crime26.770.00%
Burglary22.710.00%
Public order22.71100.00%
Shoplifting22.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.710.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.53-16.67%
Shoplifting36.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.060.00%
Public order11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.590.00%
Burglary28.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.710.00%
Drugs12.710.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Shoplifting11.35-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.01100.00%
Shoplifting68.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.120.00%
Other crime15.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.89-40.00%
Other crime24.06100.00%
Drugs22.710.00%
Vehicle crime22.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.710.00%
Public order11.35-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.950.00%
Public order36.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.06100.00%
Drugs22.710.00%
Other crime12.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.5925.00%
Shoplifting36.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.06100.00%
Vehicle crime12.710.00%
Bicycle theft11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour414.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.410.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 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

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

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Linden Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clifton View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Hardistry Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Portland Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1