EDWARD MEWS, WF8 4SR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4SR

EDWARD MEWS, WF8 4SR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.72 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4SR 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 4SR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4SR, encompassing approximately 598 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4SR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • Warren Close with total crimes: 2

EDWARD MEWS, WF8 4SR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting416.72300.00%
Public order26.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.690.00%
Burglary13.340.00%
Shoplifting11.67-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting415.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting211.70-33.33%
Bicycle theft13.340.00%
Other theft11.670.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Burglary11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting313.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.020.00%
Public order11.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.6950.00%
Shoplifting15.02-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting615.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.03100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.340.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.360.00%
Drugs13.340.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.340.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.67-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.41500.00%
Shoplifting310.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.340.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.030.00%
Shoplifting15.02-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.670.00%
Other theft11.670.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting421.74100.00%
Bicycle theft26.690.00%
Public order23.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.340.00%
Other crime11.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.67-85.71%
Other theft11.67-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences723.410.00%
Other theft211.700.00%
Shoplifting23.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.670.00%
Public order11.670.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20246
October 20233
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Warren Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Drift Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1