MEADOW RISE, WF9 4HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4HE

MEADOW RISE, WF9 4HE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 77 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.80 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4HE 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 4HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4HE, encompassing approximately 2984 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (57.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF9 4HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Close with total crimes: 16
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 14
  • Bullenshaw Road with total crimes: 5

MEADOW RISE, WF9 4HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3025.8057.89%
Shoplifting1410.0575.00%
Public order84.6933.33%
Vehicle crime52.6866.67%
Other crime51.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-33.33%
Burglary31.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0150.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Robbery10.67-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.42-13.64%
Shoplifting86.37-52.94%
Public order62.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.0150.00%
Vehicle crime32.010.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Burglary20.67100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.4322.22%
Shoplifting177.3788.89%
Anti-social behaviour45.70-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-20.00%
Other theft31.34200.00%
Public order31.01-66.67%
Other crime21.010.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.44-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.03-9.09%
Public order93.350.00%
Shoplifting93.02350.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0266.67%
Burglary31.68-57.14%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.7753.85%
Anti-social behaviour116.70175.00%
Public order93.69200.00%
Burglary73.02133.33%
Vehicle crime32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01200.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Shoplifting21.01-60.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.39-7.14%
Shoplifting54.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.68300.00%
Public order31.3450.00%
Burglary31.010.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.73-57.58%
Vehicle crime54.69150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.68-25.00%
Shoplifting31.01-80.00%
Drugs31.01200.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Possession of weapons20.670.00%
Public order20.67-80.00%
Other theft20.67-60.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.1222.22%
Shoplifting1511.06-25.00%
Public order105.03-16.67%
Other theft53.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.34100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.7912.50%
Shoplifting209.05-28.57%
Public order126.70140.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.01-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-80.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2827.8155.56%
Violence and sexual offences249.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson98.0428.57%
Burglary53.020.00%
Public order51.68-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.68-20.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.7921.74%
Shoplifting189.38125.00%
Public order96.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.02250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3525.00%
Vehicle crime41.68100.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.43-25.81%
Shoplifting87.71-46.67%
Burglary62.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01100.00%
Public order31.34-57.14%
Other theft21.01-50.00%
Theft from the person20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67-50.00%
Drugs20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.67-33.33%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.790.00%
Shoplifting1510.390.00%
Public order75.030.00%
Other theft42.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Drugs31.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410
March 202411
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 302 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202430
June 202419
May 202422
April 202418
March 202420
February 202413
January 202414
December 202333
November 202327
October 202324
September 202328
August 202323
July 202331

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 202310
November 202312
October 20235
September 20239
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
August 20236

A total of 162 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20248
May 202417
April 20249
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 202315
November 202320
October 202328
September 202318
August 20238
July 202315

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20237
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
August 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hall Close
    Total16
    Shoplifting13
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bullenshaw Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cross Street
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newton Grange
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. West Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Lilley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Pear Tree Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holgate Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Highfield Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hamel Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grange View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beechwood Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Mount Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Helen'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Holgate Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Moorshutt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Bronte Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Old Mill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Mill View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Cherry Garth
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 27. Rosehill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Moorfield Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Ferndale Place
    Total1
    Other crime1