WALES STREET, WF8 4TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF8 4TF

WALES STREET, WF8 4TF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population. This WF8 4TF 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 4TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF8 4TF, encompassing approximately 1202 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF8 4TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 2
  • Park Road with total crimes: 2
  • De Lacy Way with total crimes: 2

WALES STREET, WF8 4TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 behaviour36.65200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.50200.00%
Public order22.50100.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.65100.00%
Shoplifting21.66-50.00%
Public order11.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.64-60.00%
Shoplifting43.33300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%
Public order21.66100.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6425.00%
Burglary18.320.00%
Shoplifting10.83-75.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.650.00%
Shoplifting43.33100.00%
Other crime23.330.00%
Public order21.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.66100.00%
Other theft11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.81-20.00%
Public order33.33200.00%
Shoplifting22.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.3225.00%
Shoplifting34.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.500.00%
Public order10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.4933.33%
Burglary23.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Shoplifting10.83-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%

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
Shoplifting69.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs24.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Public order11.66-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-50.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order28.320.00%
Drugs21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.66-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.31100.00%
Shoplifting36.65200.00%
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.330.00%
Shoplifting12.500.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 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 4TF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Park Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. De Lacy Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Longwall Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1