RETREAT PLACE, WF8 4SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4SX

RETREAT PLACE, WF8 4SX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.09 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4SX 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 4SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4SX, encompassing approximately 1045 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF8 4SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbeck View with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5
  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3

RETREAT PLACE, WF8 4SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour920.0912.50%
Public order38.61200.00%
Shoplifting32.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.87-25.00%
Other theft12.870.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.35166.67%
Violence and sexual offences47.65-33.33%
Burglary13.830.00%
Shoplifting10.96-75.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.22200.00%
Shoplifting45.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.870.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.650.00%
Shoplifting21.91-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.910.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

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
Shoplifting37.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.830.00%
Shoplifting11.91-83.33%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.83100.00%

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
Drugs14.780.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson36.70200.00%
Drugs12.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.35133.33%
Shoplifting36.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.87200.00%
Shoplifting12.87-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

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
Shoplifting316.2650.00%
Bicycle theft22.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Other theft21.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91100.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-85.71%
Burglary10.960.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.700.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.910.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20237
September 20233
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
August 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
November 20233
October 20231
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 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 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 4SX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Millbeck View
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Public order1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Warren Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fortress Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Drift Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1