WF9 4HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4HW

WF9 4HW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 467 crimes and a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 4HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4HW, encompassing approximately 1399 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF9 4HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 4
  • Sussex Close with total crimes: 2
  • Alpine Court with total crimes: 1

WF9 4HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences69.29-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour34.29-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Public order10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.0183.33%
Anti-social behaviour87.86700.00%
Theft from the person25.720.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.43-25.00%
Shoplifting34.29-50.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.72-11.11%
Shoplifting65.72500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.29-55.56%
Public order22.86100.00%
Burglary11.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.43-25.00%
Burglary46.4333.33%
Other crime22.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1227.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.57300.00%
Vehicle crime38.570.00%
Public order32.140.00%
Burglary32.140.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences47.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.860.00%
Drugs12.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour32.1450.00%
Drugs22.14100.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.71-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1319.2944.44%
Shoplifting59.2966.67%
Vehicle crime23.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-33.33%
Public order21.430.00%
Drugs11.430.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.72-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson46.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.86-66.67%
Shoplifting32.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.14-50.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.5862.50%
Anti-social behaviour99.29800.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.4350.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Drugs21.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.430.00%
Public order35.720.00%
Shoplifting32.140.00%
Other crime22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
March 202412
February 20244
January 20243
December 202313
November 20239
October 202313
September 20238

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20241
May 20244
April 20249
March 202412
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20239
September 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sussex Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Alpine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lotherton Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Pondon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Springstone Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Eaton Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Mayfair Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1