WF11 9AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 9AJ

WF11 9AJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.70 per 1,000 population. This WF11 9AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF11 postcode area, which has experienced 228 crimes and a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF11 9AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 9AJ, encompassing approximately 1574 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF11 9AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 3
  • Aire Street with total crimes: 3
  • Bridge Lane with total crimes: 2

WF11 9AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.700.00%
Vehicle crime27.62100.00%
Public order21.27-60.00%
Shoplifting11.27-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Other theft10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.42100.00%
Public order57.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.180.00%
Shoplifting21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-66.67%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In July 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 offences612.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.91200.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-33.33%
Robbery11.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.34-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour35.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.91-25.00%
Public order21.91-33.33%
Robbery11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.5970.00%
Vehicle crime410.80300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.54-25.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Other theft31.9150.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.24-47.37%
Shoplifting56.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.18300.00%
Other theft22.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.6958.33%
Shoplifting312.07-40.00%
Burglary21.91100.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.860.00%
Public order57.62150.00%
Shoplifting53.1825.00%
Other theft33.1850.00%
Vehicle crime31.9150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91100.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.51200.00%
Shoplifting47.620.00%
Other crime22.540.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Other theft21.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.34-66.67%
Shoplifting42.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5450.00%
Other theft31.9150.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.709.09%
Other theft27.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Shoplifting21.27-33.33%
Public order11.27-50.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.9722.22%
Shoplifting36.9950.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.070.00%
Shoplifting25.720.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 20246
June 20249
May 202417
April 202410
March 202419
February 202412
January 202412
December 20234
November 202312
October 202311
September 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20242
May 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF11 9AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chapel Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Aire Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Bridge Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. A645
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Croftlands
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Morley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. The Island
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mowbray Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. East View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Racca Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Weeland Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1