WF11 9NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF11 9NJ

WF11 9NJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.94 per 1,000 population. This WF11 9NJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF11 postcode area, which has experienced 230 crimes and a crime rate of 12.91 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF11 9NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF11 9NJ, encompassing approximately 1236 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF11 9NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridge Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Croftlands with total crimes: 4
  • Aire Street with total crimes: 2

WF11 9NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.9425.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Possession of weapons21.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-33.33%
Robbery11.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime33.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.22140.00%
Vehicle crime49.71300.00%
Other theft33.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43-50.00%
Burglary21.62100.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.81-80.00%

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 offences514.56-58.33%
Shoplifting54.0466.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.04300.00%
Other theft13.24-50.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.6020.00%
Shoplifting39.71-40.00%
Burglary22.43100.00%
Other theft21.62-33.33%
Drugs11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Robbery10.810.00%

In February 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 offences1023.4666.67%
Shoplifting58.0925.00%
Public order44.04100.00%
Other theft33.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.18200.00%
Shoplifting44.850.00%
Other crime23.24100.00%
Public order21.62100.00%
Other theft21.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.13100.00%
Other theft33.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.62-77.78%
Other crime11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences912.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.280.00%
Shoplifting21.62-33.33%
Other theft11.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%

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 offences913.7550.00%
Shoplifting37.2850.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.71-45.45%
Shoplifting24.85100.00%
Other theft11.620.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.94-21.43%
Shoplifting18.90-50.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Drugs10.810.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.840.00%
Public order311.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Shoplifting22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 18 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
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
February 20241

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
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 202412
April 20245
March 202412
February 202410
January 20246
December 20232
November 20239
October 20239
September 20236
August 202311
July 202314

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bridge Lane
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Croftlands
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Aire Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Willow Road
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Croft Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Fernley Green Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sunny Bank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Garden Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cow Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1