SHORTWALL COURT, WF8 4SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4SZ

SHORTWALL COURT, WF8 4SZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.59 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4SZ 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 4SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4SZ, encompassing approximately 1271 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF8 4SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millbeck View with total crimes: 5
  • Libra Way with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2

SHORTWALL COURT, WF8 4SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.59-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.4450.00%
Public order12.360.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1514.9525.00%
Shoplifting211.80-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1222.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.44-50.00%
Public order34.72200.00%
Shoplifting32.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Other theft11.570.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.44166.67%
Burglary26.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Shoplifting11.57-75.00%
Public order10.790.00%

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 offences614.16200.00%
Shoplifting44.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.570.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

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 order26.290.00%
Shoplifting21.57-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.57-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.570.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

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 offences47.08-20.00%
Shoplifting33.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.930.00%
Shoplifting11.57-83.33%

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
Shoplifting610.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.15100.00%
Other theft11.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.29300.00%
Drugs13.150.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

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 arson36.290.00%
Drugs12.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202415
July 202412
June 20248
May 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20246
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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
December 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
November 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 4SZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Millbeck View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 2. Libra Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 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