ST MICHAELS AVENUE, WF8 4QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4QX

ST MICHAELS AVENUE, WF8 4QX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4QX 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 4QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4QX, encompassing approximately 1442 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Minden Way with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • West Avenue with total crimes: 1

ST MICHAELS AVENUE, WF8 4QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.6250.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.08-57.14%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.700.00%
Vehicle crime24.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.40-41.67%
Public order24.85100.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.70140.00%
Public order18.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.7042.86%
Possession of weapons16.930.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences79.70-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.850.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.48114.29%
Anti-social behaviour210.400.00%
Other crime11.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.78-36.36%
Public order44.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.770.00%
Other crime21.39100.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7883.33%
Public order27.620.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.400.00%
Vehicle crime34.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 202412
April 20245
March 202410
February 20247
January 202415
December 20237
November 202311
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Minden Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. West Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Love Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Linden Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Public order1