WF9 4EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4EL

WF9 4EL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.63 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 4EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4EL, encompassing approximately 2257 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 4EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newton Grange with total crimes: 4
  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 2
  • Highfield Place with total crimes: 2

WF9 4EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.63-21.43%
Public order34.87-25.00%
Other crime31.330.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.520.00%
Public order46.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7733.33%
Burglary21.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6355.56%
Anti-social behaviour36.20-66.67%
Burglary31.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.52350.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.99-30.77%
Vehicle crime23.990.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Public order10.44-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1918.18%
Public order45.76300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.77100.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.860.00%
Burglary34.870.00%
Other theft21.33-50.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.30-38.89%
Other theft44.87100.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.525.88%
Vehicle crime27.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1988.89%
Anti-social behaviour37.53200.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.210.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8538.46%
Criminal damage and arson57.970.00%
Public order42.21100.00%
Vehicle crime11.77-66.67%
Drugs10.44-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.85-48.00%
Burglary65.760.00%
Vehicle crime32.660.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Drugs20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.730.00%
Public order211.070.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202414
May 202414
April 20249
March 202413
February 202411
January 202411
December 202318
November 202317
October 20239
September 202318
August 202313
July 202325

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231
August 20236

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20249
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20235
September 20235
July 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 4EL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newton Grange
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 2. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Highfield Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hamel Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grange View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beechwood Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Holgate Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Moorshutt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Bronte Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Old Mill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Mill View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Cherry Garth
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Rosehill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Moorfield Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Carlton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Willow Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Ferndale Place
    Total1
    Other crime1