WF9 4TE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4TE

WF9 4TE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.39 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4TE 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 4TE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4TE, encompassing approximately 1553 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF9 4TE Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Street with total crimes: 4
  • York Street with total crimes: 4
  • Kirkby Road with total crimes: 3

WF9 4TE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson410.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.58-33.33%
Other crime11.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Burglary10.64-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.39-7.69%
Burglary57.73150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.930.00%
Other crime21.93-33.33%
Drugs11.29-50.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.2530.00%
Other crime38.3750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9350.00%
Other theft31.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9350.00%
Drugs21.930.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Public order21.29-33.33%
Robbery11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.170.00%
Public order36.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93-50.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.8811.11%
Anti-social behaviour46.4433.33%
Other theft22.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.67-10.00%
Other theft45.800.00%
Burglary42.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.58200.00%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Other crime11.29-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.60150.00%
Burglary86.44700.00%
Other theft45.15100.00%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.010.00%
Public order32.580.00%
Other theft21.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Drugs11.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Other crime11.930.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.37100.00%
Public order33.860.00%
Other theft21.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-83.33%
Burglary10.640.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.86150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.22-80.00%
Drugs21.93100.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.660.00%
Burglary22.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Drugs11.290.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.580.00%
Vehicle crime31.930.00%
Burglary21.930.00%
Public order11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20235
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 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
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410
April 20249
March 202410
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 202315
September 20235

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. South Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. York Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kirkby Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Springfield Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Grove Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Oakwood Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Dale View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Grove Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. King Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Union Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Grove Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1