WF11 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 9BW

WF11 9BW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.41 per 1,000 population. This WF11 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 9BW, encompassing approximately 1450 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF11 9BW 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 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.41-9.09%
Vehicle crime26.89100.00%
Public order21.38-60.00%
Shoplifting11.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Other theft10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.9283.33%
Public order57.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.450.00%
Shoplifting22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-66.67%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

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 offences613.1050.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.07200.00%
Other theft22.070.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-33.33%
Robbery11.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.65-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.760.00%
Vehicle crime32.07-25.00%
Robbery12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.37200.00%
Vehicle crime410.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.76-25.00%
Other theft32.0750.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Other crime11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.69-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.10-61.54%
Shoplifting53.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.45300.00%
Other theft22.760.00%
Burglary11.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.2318.18%
Shoplifting38.96-40.00%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Other theft21.38-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.7422.22%
Public order57.58150.00%
Shoplifting53.4525.00%
Other theft33.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07100.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.85125.00%
Shoplifting46.200.00%
Other crime22.76100.00%
Public order21.38100.00%
Other theft21.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

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 offences413.10-63.64%
Shoplifting42.76100.00%
Other theft32.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences1113.1022.22%
Other theft27.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Shoplifting21.38-33.33%
Public order11.380.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.4128.57%
Shoplifting36.2050.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.650.00%
Shoplifting24.820.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

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 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 20246
June 20244
May 202415
April 20245
March 202413
February 202411
January 20249
December 20234
November 202311
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

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 9BW 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. The Island
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mowbray Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. East View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Racca Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Weeland Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1