MEADOW CLOSE, WF9 4PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4PS

MEADOW CLOSE, WF9 4PS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.40 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4PS 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 4PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4PS, encompassing approximately 1562 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 4PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ferndale Place with total crimes: 3
  • Lacy Street with total crimes: 2
  • Wortley Place with total crimes: 2

MEADOW CLOSE, WF9 4PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4020.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.840.00%
Public order11.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.6866.67%
Other crime33.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.920.00%
Other theft11.28-50.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.96-62.50%
Other crime31.920.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.28-75.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2414.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.120.00%
Burglary22.56100.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0416.67%
Criminal damage and arson14.480.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.9620.00%
Other crime23.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.04-28.57%
Public order33.20200.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.240.00%
Burglary34.480.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.1627.27%
Other theft18.960.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences119.60120.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.04100.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.32-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

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 offences811.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.120.00%
Public order33.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20247
January 20247
December 202314
November 202311
October 20235
September 20238

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
December 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Ferndale Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    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. Melbourne Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Gargrave Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Old Mill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1