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

Overview of Crime in WF8 4SE

QUEENS AVENUE, WF8 4SE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.07 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4SE 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 4SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4SE, encompassing approximately 1688 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4SE 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 4SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences810.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime34.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-50.00%
Public order10.59-83.33%
Burglary10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.1720.00%
Public order67.11200.00%
Robbery33.550.00%
Other theft31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3750.00%
Other crime21.78100.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.29-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson24.740.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.4070.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.070.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%

In February 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 offences1010.66-23.08%
Public order45.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.8418.18%
Anti-social behaviour27.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences119.48-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.51-25.00%
Drugs11.780.00%
Burglary10.59-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.110.00%
Public order32.37-25.00%
Burglary21.78100.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.840.00%
Public order43.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3750.00%
Other theft21.78-33.33%
Burglary11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.84-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson43.55-20.00%
Other theft32.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-66.67%
Burglary11.18-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.7744.44%
Vehicle crime67.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.96-33.33%
Other theft21.180.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%

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 offences913.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.370.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 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 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 202417
February 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 202312
October 20236
September 20236
August 202313
July 20239

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 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
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20231
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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 4SE 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. Armstrong Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1