BRAMBLE CLOSE, WF8 4RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4RT

BRAMBLE CLOSE, WF8 4RT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4RT 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 4RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4RT, encompassing approximately 2424 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 4
  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Avenue with total crimes: 3

BRAMBLE CLOSE, WF8 4RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences117.0137.50%
Public order24.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences85.36166.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.30100.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4250.00%
Other theft33.7150.00%
Robbery21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.25-45.45%
Burglary52.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.060.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.60-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson34.5450.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.4923.08%
Criminal damage and arson26.600.00%
Public order20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Burglary10.82-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0744.44%
Anti-social behaviour35.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 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 offences97.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.950.00%
Drugs13.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences97.0180.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Other theft21.24-33.33%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.42-28.57%
Other theft32.06-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Burglary20.82100.00%
Public order20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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 offences710.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Other theft41.650.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 202411
March 202416
February 202413
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
October 20235
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chantry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Queen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Pine Tree Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Garrison Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kings Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1