TOWER CLOSE, WF8 4SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4SS

TOWER CLOSE, WF8 4SS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4SS 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 4SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4SS, encompassing approximately 680 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Warren Close with total crimes: 2
  • Drift Court with total crimes: 1

TOWER CLOSE, WF8 4SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting311.76200.00%
Public order24.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.940.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.940.00%
Shoplifting11.47-75.00%

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
Shoplifting413.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%

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
Shoplifting27.35-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.940.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.940.00%

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 offences35.880.00%
Shoplifting14.41-83.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs15.880.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.410.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.47-83.33%

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 offences620.58200.00%
Shoplifting38.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.940.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.41100.00%
Shoplifting12.94-66.67%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting316.1750.00%
Bicycle theft24.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.940.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.47-80.00%
Other theft11.470.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.170.00%
Shoplifting27.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

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 1 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

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231
July 20231

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 4SS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Warren Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Drift Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1