MELBOURNE VILLAS, WF9 4PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4PH

MELBOURNE VILLAS, WF9 4PH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.77 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4PH 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 4PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4PH, encompassing approximately 1637 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF9 4PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street with total crimes: 4
  • Holgate Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Gargrave Crescent with total crimes: 2

MELBOURNE VILLAS, WF9 4PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.7716.67%
Other crime44.2833.33%
Vehicle crime22.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.99-14.29%
Other crime33.660.00%
Public order21.83100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-75.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.16-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.280.00%
Burglary22.44100.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In May 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 offences99.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.50100.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.55-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.660.00%
Other crime21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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 offences89.16100.00%
Public order34.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83100.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

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 offences47.33-33.33%
Burglary32.440.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.94-70.00%
Vehicle crime33.66200.00%
Other theft21.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.4953.85%
Other theft212.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.77116.67%
Vehicle crime17.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.61-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.61-25.00%
Burglary33.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83100.00%
Public order11.22-66.67%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.890.00%
Public order33.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 202320
November 202313
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Holgate Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gargrave Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Highfield Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lacy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Melbourne Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Moorshutt Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westgate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1