PILLAR CLOSE, WF8 4SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4SY

PILLAR CLOSE, WF8 4SY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4SY 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 4SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4SY, encompassing approximately 1127 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbeck View with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2

PILLAR CLOSE, WF8 4SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.53-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences37.99200.00%
Public order12.660.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.0840.00%
Shoplifting212.42-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.77-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1020.4125.00%
Shoplifting48.87300.00%
Public order33.55200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.66-50.00%
Other theft12.660.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.08166.67%
Violence and sexual offences67.100.00%
Burglary15.320.00%
Shoplifting10.89-75.00%
Public order10.890.00%

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 offences615.97100.00%
Shoplifting45.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.770.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.87-25.00%
Public order22.66100.00%
Shoplifting21.77-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.770.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.870.00%
Shoplifting33.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Public order11.770.00%

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 offences46.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.550.00%
Shoplifting11.77-83.33%

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
Shoplifting610.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.55100.00%

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 crime25.320.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-71.43%
Drugs11.770.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

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 offences713.31133.33%
Shoplifting36.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%

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 behaviour37.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.660.00%
Shoplifting12.660.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Millbeck View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. De Lacy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Longwall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1