MEADOW CROFT, WF9 4HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4HS

MEADOW CROFT, WF9 4HS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.24 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4HS 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 4HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4HS, encompassing approximately 1868 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF9 4HS area, explore the WF9 4HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF9 4HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Baylee Street with total crimes: 3
  • South Street with total crimes: 3

MEADOW CROFT, WF9 4HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Other crime21.61100.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.70-33.33%
Public order53.21400.00%
Shoplifting42.68-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-50.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.05-30.77%
Shoplifting94.82125.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.82-42.86%
Burglary22.14-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-50.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.548.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.9675.00%
Burglary63.75-33.33%
Shoplifting43.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.14100.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Robbery21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.54-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.809.09%
Burglary96.42350.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.82100.00%
Other theft42.14300.00%
Shoplifting32.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7083.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.890.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.240.00%
Drugs33.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-50.00%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.1020.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.21-33.33%
Public order22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-83.33%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Drugs10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.91500.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.21-70.59%
Other theft22.68100.00%
Shoplifting21.07-33.33%
Drugs21.07100.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.5270.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.10-40.00%
Shoplifting31.6150.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.5911.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.3566.67%
Public order52.6825.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.680.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Burglary21.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.05-10.00%
Public order44.82300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1433.33%
Burglary42.14300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14-50.00%
Other theft31.61200.00%
Shoplifting21.610.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.210.00%
Drugs11.610.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20249
April 202413
March 202412
February 202411
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202317
September 202310
August 20239
July 202310

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20235
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Baylee Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. South Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Union Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Springfield Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 6. King Edward Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Willow Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southmoor Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Hague Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kirkbygate
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lindale Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hague Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hilmian Way
    Total1
    Drugs1