WORTLEY PLACE, WF9 4NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4NN

WORTLEY PLACE, WF9 4NN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.76 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4NN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 443 crimes and a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 4NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4NN, encompassing approximately 1483 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 4NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Street with total crimes: 2
  • Lacy Street with total crimes: 2
  • Wortley Place with total crimes: 2

WORTLEY PLACE, WF9 4NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7628.57%
Criminal damage and arson26.07100.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.48-22.22%
Other crime64.72200.00%
Public order34.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.1580.00%
Public order36.07200.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Robbery11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-80.00%
Burglary10.67-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.37-54.55%
Burglary33.37200.00%
Drugs12.020.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.8137.50%
Other theft27.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.3950.00%
Public order22.02-33.33%
Other crime21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences812.13100.00%
Public order35.39200.00%
Burglary22.02-33.33%
Other crime21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.41-33.33%
Burglary32.700.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.13-70.00%
Drugs24.040.00%
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-33.33%
Public order21.35100.00%
Other theft21.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.8953.85%
Other theft413.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.70200.00%
Burglary12.020.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.11116.67%
Criminal damage and arson18.76-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.85-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.0425.00%
Vehicle crime43.3733.33%
Burglary32.700.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Public order11.35-66.67%
Drugs10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.740.00%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Public order32.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 202411
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 202320
November 202313
October 20236
September 202310

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lacy Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wortley Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. St Helen'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Cross Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Holgate Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Melbourne Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Gargrave Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Meadow Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1