PORTLAND AVENUE, WF8 4QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4QY

PORTLAND AVENUE, WF8 4QY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4QY 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 4QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4QY, encompassing approximately 1324 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Argyll Avenue with total crimes: 1

PORTLAND AVENUE, WF8 4QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences69.8220.00%
Public order24.530.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.3325.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Vehicle crime22.27100.00%
Public order21.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.55-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.02200.00%
Vehicle crime12.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.82-46.67%
Vehicle crime26.040.00%
Public order11.51-66.67%
Other theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.1366.67%
Public order311.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.270.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.0812.50%
Criminal damage and arson26.800.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.0660.00%
Possession of weapons16.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson511.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.78-37.50%
Other theft13.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.040.00%
Other theft22.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.08-45.45%
Public order34.53-25.00%
Drugs22.27100.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.3557.14%
Public order48.31300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.020.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.33-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Bicycle theft21.510.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 202415
April 20249
March 20248
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 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
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Linden Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Clifton View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Back Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Hardistry Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Portland Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1