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

Overview of Crime in WF8 4SE

QUEENS AVENUE, WF8 4SE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4SE 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chantry Close with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Square with total crimes: 2

QUEENS AVENUE, WF8 4SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.48-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour25.92-33.33%
Other theft11.180.00%
Public order10.59-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4437.50%
Public order36.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%

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 offences1214.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.110.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20248
June 202412
May 202410
April 20248
March 202417
February 202410
January 202413
December 202311
November 202312

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
March 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chantry Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Queen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Queen'S Square
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Garrison Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queen'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Farthing Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Minden Close
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Florin Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. East Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1