WF1 1AJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 54.86 per 1,000 population. This WF1 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 18.86 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WF1 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 1AJ, encompassing approximately 2296 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 34 | 54.86 | 88.89% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 14.80 | 22.22% |
| Public order | 21 | 9.58 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 9.14 | -5.88% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.97 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.35 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.48 | 25.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.87 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.87 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.87 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.44 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.44 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 41.36 | -47.06% |
| Shoplifting | 18 | 7.84 | -51.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 7.84 | -22.73% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 7.40 | 42.86% |
| Drugs | 7 | 4.35 | 600.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.05 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.05 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.61 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.87 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.87 | -50.00% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 34 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 37 | 59.65 | -24.49% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 16.11 | 41.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 22 | 14.80 | 46.67% |
| Public order | 8 | 9.58 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.48 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 3.05 | 600.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 3.05 | 400.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.18 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.31 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.31 | -60.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 49 | 53.99 | 6.52% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 21.33 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 10.45 | -21.05% |
| Public order | 11 | 6.53 | 10.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 4.79 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 5 | 3.48 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.74 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.31 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.87 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.44 | -91.67% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 46 | 58.78 | 21.05% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 20.03 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 10.45 | 18.75% |
| Drugs | 12 | 8.27 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 5.22 | -9.09% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.35 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.61 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.61 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.74 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.74 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 38 | 51.81 | -11.63% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 16.54 | 9.09% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 10.45 | 128.57% |
| Public order | 11 | 6.97 | -31.25% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.79 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 6 | 3.92 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.61 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.61 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.31 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.87 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 43 | 51.37 | 72.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 18.72 | 29.41% |
| Public order | 16 | 9.58 | 6.67% |
| Other theft | 7 | 6.97 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.05 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.05 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.74 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.31 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.87 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.87 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 25 | 40.92 | -28.57% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 10.88 | -10.53% |
| Public order | 15 | 7.40 | 66.67% |
| Robbery | 8 | 6.53 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.48 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.05 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.18 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.31 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.31 | -81.82% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 35 | 48.33 | -20.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 15.24 | -34.48% |
| Drugs | 11 | 8.27 | 175.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.79 | -47.06% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 3.92 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 3.48 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 3.48 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 3.48 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.74 | 200.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.31 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 44 | 57.03 | 91.30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 19.16 | 20.83% |
| Public order | 17 | 12.63 | -15.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 7.40 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 4.35 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 4.35 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.05 | -69.23% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.74 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.31 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.87 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.44 | -75.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 50.07 | -45.45% |
| Shoplifting | 23 | 10.45 | 43.75% |
| Public order | 20 | 10.01 | 81.82% |
| Drugs | 13 | 8.71 | 116.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 5.66 | -9.09% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 4.35 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.48 | -54.55% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.18 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.74 | -62.50% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.31 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.87 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.44 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.44 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 56.16 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 16 | 19.16 | -60.98% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 6.97 | -8.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 4.79 | -26.67% |
| Other theft | 11 | 4.79 | 1000.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 4.79 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 3.48 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.61 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.18 | -44.44% |
| Robbery | 4 | 2.18 | 33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.31 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.87 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.87 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 41 | 57.47 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 17.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 15 | 14.37 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 6.53 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 5.22 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.92 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 1.74 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.31 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.44 | 0.00% |
A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 22 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 34 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 24 |
| January 2024 | 22 |
| December 2023 | 17 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 29 |
| September 2023 | 24 |
| August 2023 | 44 |
| July 2023 | 33 |
A total of 33 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 24 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 87 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 170 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 16 |
| June 2024 | 17 |
| May 2024 | 22 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 171 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 11 |
| January 2024 | 16 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 20 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 15 |
A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 46 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 449 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 18 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 49 |
| March 2024 | 46 |
| February 2024 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 43 |
| December 2023 | 25 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 44 |
| September 2023 | 23 |
| August 2023 | 16 |
| July 2023 | 41 |
A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 1AJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 20 |
| Shoplifting | 11 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |