WF8 4RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4RA

WF8 4RA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.97 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4RA 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 4RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4RA, encompassing approximately 896 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF8 4RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Linden Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

WF8 4RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.9740.00%
Other theft27.810.00%
Public order22.23-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-33.33%
Burglary12.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.9766.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.58-62.50%
Public order33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.350.00%
Shoplifting22.23-60.00%
Burglary12.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour825.66700.00%
Shoplifting58.92150.00%
Public order35.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.350.00%
Vehicle crime12.23-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime26.690.00%
Shoplifting22.23-60.00%
Other theft12.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-50.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1237.9320.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.39500.00%
Shoplifting56.6966.67%
Public order45.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.46100.00%
Other crime22.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.23100.00%
Other theft12.230.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1030.1211.11%
Public order411.16100.00%
Burglary34.46200.00%
Shoplifting33.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.12-50.00%
Drugs11.120.00%
Theft from the person11.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.080.00%
Shoplifting310.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.350.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Vehicle crime12.230.00%
Burglary11.12-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.040.00%
Public order23.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.23-66.67%
Shoplifting22.23-71.43%
Drugs22.230.00%
Burglary22.23100.00%
Other crime12.230.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting723.43600.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.8120.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.690.00%
Other theft16.690.00%
Burglary11.120.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences520.08-16.67%
Vehicle crime45.580.00%
Drugs34.4650.00%
Other crime23.350.00%
Burglary12.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Public order11.12-80.00%
Shoplifting11.12-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences622.31-25.00%
Public order56.69400.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.58-33.33%
Shoplifting22.23-33.33%
Drugs22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Burglary11.12-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.6614.29%
Vehicle crime38.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.35-25.00%
Burglary33.3550.00%
Shoplifting33.35200.00%
Bicycle theft13.350.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.810.00%
Burglary24.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.230.00%
Shoplifting11.120.00%
Other theft11.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20234
October 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20246
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20232
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
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Linden Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Clifton View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Love Lane Terrace
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Back Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Hardistry Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Portland Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Park Villas Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Longwall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1