DORCHESTER AVENUE, WF8 4QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4QZ

DORCHESTER AVENUE, WF8 4QZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.61 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4QZ 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 4QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4QZ, encompassing approximately 1815 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 4QZ Crime Hotspots

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

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

DORCHESTER AVENUE, WF8 4QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.610.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.7133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.20-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.20-33.33%
Public order21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9125.00%
Vehicle crime35.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.81-38.46%
Public order24.410.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.36116.67%
Public order27.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.300.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.36140.00%
Possession of weapons16.610.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.7533.33%
Other theft12.200.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.2650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Other theft11.100.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1012.67-9.09%
Public order45.510.00%
Other crime32.20200.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

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 offences1111.570.00%
Public order46.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 202410
June 20248
May 202413
April 20246
March 202412
February 20245
January 202415
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Linden Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lawrence Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Love Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Clifton View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 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