WF1 1BA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 1BA

WF1 1BA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 213 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 94.17 per 1,000 population. This WF1 1BA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 834 crimes and a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 1BA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 1BA, encompassing approximately 2261 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (5.36% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (50) incidents (16.28% increase)
  • Public order: (23) incidents (-20.69% decrease)

WF1 1BA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 19
  • Gills Yard with total crimes: 18

WF1 1BA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5994.175.36%
Shoplifting5026.0816.28%
Public order2322.11-20.69%
Anti-social behaviour2010.17-23.08%
Drugs178.84240.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.52-38.89%
Other theft74.86-46.15%
Theft from the person63.09200.00%
Bicycle theft42.65300.00%
Other crime41.770.00%
Burglary41.77-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.77100.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Robbery20.88-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5692.84-3.45%
Shoplifting4324.7679.17%
Public order2919.0170.59%
Anti-social behaviour2612.8244.44%
Criminal damage and arson1811.4950.00%
Other theft137.9630.00%
Burglary55.75-50.00%
Drugs52.21-61.54%
Other crime42.2133.33%
Robbery41.77300.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Theft from the person20.88-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5878.25-10.77%
Shoplifting2425.64-44.19%
Anti-social behaviour1810.61-35.71%
Public order177.96-10.53%
Drugs137.5262.50%
Criminal damage and arson125.7520.00%
Burglary105.3125.00%
Other theft104.420.00%
Theft from the person64.42200.00%
Other crime32.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 65 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6592.40-5.80%
Shoplifting4328.74-39.44%
Anti-social behaviour2819.0155.56%
Public order1912.3826.67%
Criminal damage and arson108.4066.67%
Other theft104.42-47.37%
Burglary84.420.00%
Drugs83.5414.29%
Vehicle crime63.5450.00%
Other crime42.6533.33%
Robbery21.77100.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 71 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 69 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7195.5018.33%
Violence and sexual offences6931.39-1.43%
Other theft1930.51111.11%
Anti-social behaviour188.40-30.77%
Public order157.96-16.67%
Drugs76.63-61.11%
Criminal damage and arson63.09-25.00%
Vehicle crime42.65-33.33%
Other crime31.7750.00%
Theft from the person21.33-66.67%
Robbery10.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences70102.1359.09%
Shoplifting6030.9587.50%
Anti-social behaviour2626.5323.81%
Drugs1811.49200.00%
Public order187.9612.50%
Other theft97.96-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson83.980.00%
Vehicle crime63.54200.00%
Theft from the person62.65200.00%
Burglary52.65-28.57%
Robbery22.21-50.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4469.85-35.29%
Shoplifting3219.45-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour2114.15110.00%
Public order169.28-38.46%
Other theft137.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.75-27.27%
Burglary73.54133.33%
Drugs63.09-25.00%
Robbery42.6533.33%
Vehicle crime21.77-50.00%
Other crime20.88-50.00%
Theft from the person20.88-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.88-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 68 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6888.86-10.53%
Shoplifting4430.062.33%
Public order2619.45-3.70%
Other theft1311.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.7537.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.8625.00%
Drugs84.4260.00%
Vehicle crime43.54-33.33%
Other crime41.7733.33%
Possession of weapons31.77200.00%
Theft from the person31.33-25.00%
Robbery31.33-25.00%
Burglary31.33-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.33-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7692.4018.75%
Shoplifting4333.6010.26%
Public order2719.0180.00%
Other theft1311.9418.18%
Burglary95.75350.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime63.54200.00%
Drugs52.650.00%
Theft from the person42.21-33.33%
Robbery41.77100.00%
Other crime31.77-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.33100.00%
Possession of weapons10.88-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6476.04-11.11%
Shoplifting3928.29-26.42%
Public order1517.24-40.00%
Other theft116.63-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson104.86-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.42-46.67%
Theft from the person63.54-25.00%
Other crime52.650.00%
Drugs52.21-54.55%
Possession of weapons22.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Robbery20.880.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.88-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences72101.687.46%
Shoplifting5331.8365.62%
Public order2523.43-35.90%
Other theft1611.0523.08%
Anti-social behaviour157.0715.38%
Criminal damage and arson126.639.09%
Drugs115.3157.14%
Theft from the person84.86166.67%
Other crime53.54150.00%
Burglary42.21-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.77-25.00%
Robbery21.330.00%
Possession of weapons20.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6790.190.00%
Public order3929.620.00%
Shoplifting3217.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour1314.150.00%
Other theft135.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.750.00%
Drugs74.860.00%
Burglary63.090.00%
Vehicle crime42.650.00%
Possession of weapons41.770.00%
Theft from the person31.770.00%
Robbery21.330.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 211 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202426
June 202418
May 202428
April 202418
March 202426
February 202421
January 202410
December 20238
November 20238
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 269 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202429
June 202417
May 202419
April 202415
March 202418
February 202416
January 202426
December 202327
November 202315
October 202325
September 202339

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 110 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20245
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 202418
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235
October 202311
September 20237

A total of 41 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 202410
May 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 768 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 64.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202459
July 202456
June 202458
May 202465
April 202469
March 202470
February 202444
January 202468
December 202376
November 202364
October 202372
September 202367

A total of 147 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410
April 202419
March 20249
February 202413
January 202413
December 202313
November 202311
October 202316
September 202313

A total of 534 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 71 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202450
July 202443
June 202424
May 202443
April 202471
March 202460
February 202432
January 202444
December 202343
November 202339
October 202353
September 202332

A total of 29 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 125 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202418
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 202411
December 20238
November 202310
October 202312
September 202311

A total of 50 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 1BA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting10
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Gills Yard
    Total18
    Drugs9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Albion Court
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Ings Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Parade Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Rodney Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 10. The Springs
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 11. Carter Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thornhill Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Wakefield Westgate (Station)
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Smallpage Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Westmorland Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cross Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 19. West Parade
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
  • 20. Barstow Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 22. Cliff Parade
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. White'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Charlotte Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 25. Brook Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. King Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Cliff Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Bank Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Saw Yard
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Harrison Street
    Total1
    Public order1