QUEENS AVENUE, WF8 4SD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4SD

QUEENS AVENUE, WF8 4SD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.17 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4SD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF8 postcode area, which has experienced 473 crimes and a crime rate of 13.00 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF8 4SD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4SD, encompassing approximately 2181 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF8 4SD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen'S Square with total crimes: 5
  • East Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Avenue with total crimes: 2

QUEENS AVENUE, WF8 4SD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.17-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson34.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-50.00%
Public order10.46-83.33%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.596.25%
Public order67.79200.00%
Robbery32.750.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.2133.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.830.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.71-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.5050.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.2953.85%
Criminal damage and arson29.170.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.08-23.53%
Public order45.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.4641.67%
Anti-social behaviour27.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.25-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.50-25.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.7577.78%
Criminal damage and arson47.330.00%
Public order31.83-25.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Other theft20.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.38-18.18%
Other theft44.1333.33%
Public order41.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.830.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.29-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.29100.00%
Public order31.830.00%
Other theft31.3850.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-75.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.5966.67%
Vehicle crime86.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6725.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-50.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Burglary20.92100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.830.00%
Public order41.830.00%
Other theft31.830.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 177 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202417
May 202416
April 202412
March 202420
February 202413
January 202417
December 202312
November 202316
October 20239
September 202311
August 202315
July 20239

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20238

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Queen'S Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. East Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Queen'S Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Avenue
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Florin Way
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Giles Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. North Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Argyll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Armstrong Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Beechwood
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1