WF1 1BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 1BD

WF1 1BD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 99.44 per 1,000 population. This WF1 1BD 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 1BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 1BD, encompassing approximately 2282 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (67) incidents (17.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (51) incidents (34.21% increase)
  • Public order: (21) incidents (-32.26% decrease)

WF1 1BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Gills Yard with total crimes: 18
  • Albion Court with total crimes: 17

WF1 1BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6799.4417.54%
Shoplifting5129.3534.21%
Public order2122.34-32.26%
Anti-social behaviour209.20-28.57%
Drugs198.76280.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.32-38.10%
Other theft75.69-41.67%
Theft from the person73.07600.00%
Possession of weapons53.07150.00%
Bicycle theft42.19300.00%
Other crime41.7533.33%
Burglary41.750.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Robbery21.31-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5791.99-3.39%
Shoplifting3824.9731.03%
Public order3116.6555.00%
Anti-social behaviour2813.5855.56%
Criminal damage and arson2112.2775.00%
Other theft129.20-14.29%
Drugs55.26-61.54%
Burglary42.19-50.00%
Robbery41.75100.00%
Vehicle crime31.750.00%
Other crime31.31-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Theft from the person10.44-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5983.67-11.94%
Shoplifting2925.84-34.09%
Public order2012.705.26%
Anti-social behaviour188.76-37.93%
Other theft147.887.69%
Drugs136.1344.44%
Criminal damage and arson125.699.09%
Burglary85.2614.29%
Theft from the person63.50200.00%
Other crime42.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.75-40.00%
Robbery21.310.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.88-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6794.62-21.18%
Shoplifting4429.35-34.33%
Anti-social behaviour2919.2761.11%
Public order1912.7026.67%
Other theft138.32-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson115.6983.33%
Drugs94.8212.50%
Burglary73.940.00%
Vehicle crime53.0725.00%
Other crime42.19100.00%
Robbery21.75100.00%
Theft from the person20.880.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8598.5621.43%
Shoplifting6737.2315.52%
Anti-social behaviour1829.35-33.33%
Other theft177.8870.00%
Public order157.45-6.25%
Drugs86.57-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson63.50-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.6333.33%
Theft from the person21.75-75.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Robbery10.88-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7099.0048.94%
Shoplifting5830.66107.14%
Anti-social behaviour2725.4135.00%
Drugs1711.83142.86%
Public order167.45-11.11%
Other theft107.01-9.09%
Theft from the person84.38166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.500.00%
Burglary53.07-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.1950.00%
Robbery21.31-60.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4769.21-34.72%
Shoplifting2820.59-37.78%
Anti-social behaviour2012.2766.67%
Public order188.76-40.00%
Other theft117.880.00%
Burglary84.82166.67%
Drugs73.50-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.07-41.67%
Robbery53.0766.67%
Theft from the person32.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.44-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7293.30-15.29%
Shoplifting4531.5415.38%
Public order3019.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour1213.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.2633.33%
Other theft115.26-15.38%
Drugs104.8266.67%
Theft from the person44.3833.33%
Vehicle crime41.75-33.33%
Other crime41.75100.00%
Robbery31.75-40.00%
Burglary31.31-62.50%
Possession of weapons21.31100.00%
Bicycle theft10.88-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8595.0621.43%
Shoplifting3937.2311.43%
Public order3017.0887.50%
Other theft1313.1444.44%
Criminal damage and arson95.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.94-33.33%
Burglary83.50300.00%
Drugs63.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime62.63200.00%
Robbery52.6325.00%
Theft from the person32.19-57.14%
Other crime21.31-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.88100.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 70 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7079.29-16.67%
Shoplifting3530.66-33.96%
Public order1615.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour127.01-25.00%
Other theft95.26-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson93.94-25.00%
Drugs83.94-38.46%
Theft from the person73.50-12.50%
Other crime53.070.00%
Robbery42.1933.33%
Vehicle crime21.750.00%
Burglary20.88-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 84 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84107.7610.53%
Shoplifting5336.8039.47%
Public order2423.22-46.67%
Other theft1710.5121.43%
Anti-social behaviour167.450.00%
Drugs137.01160.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.6920.00%
Theft from the person85.26166.67%
Other crime53.50400.00%
Burglary42.19-20.00%
Robbery31.75200.00%
Possession of weapons31.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.31-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.880.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7697.680.00%
Public order4533.290.00%
Shoplifting3819.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour1616.650.00%
Other theft147.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.130.00%
Vehicle crime54.380.00%
Burglary52.190.00%
Drugs52.190.00%
Possession of weapons42.190.00%
Theft from the person31.750.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202428
June 202418
May 202429
April 202418
March 202427
February 202420
January 202412
December 20238
November 202312
October 202316
September 202316

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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

A total of 285 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202431
June 202420
May 202419
April 202415
March 202416
February 202418
January 202430
December 202330
November 202316
October 202324
September 202345

A total of 120 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20245
June 202413
May 20249
April 20248
March 202417
February 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 58 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20247
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 839 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 69.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 85 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202467
July 202457
June 202459
May 202467
April 202485
March 202470
February 202447
January 202472
December 202385
November 202370
October 202384
September 202376

A total of 148 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 202414
May 202413
April 202417
March 202410
February 202411
January 202411
December 202313
November 20239
October 202317
September 202314

A total of 525 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202451
July 202438
June 202429
May 202444
April 202467
March 202458
February 202428
January 202445
December 202339
November 202335
October 202353
September 202338

A total of 34 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 129 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202421
June 202412
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 54 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20235

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 1BD 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. Gills Yard
    Total18
    Drugs9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Albion Court
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Ings Road
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total10
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Frederick Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. West Parade Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Rodney Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 12. The Springs
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Carter Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Thornhill Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Wakefield Westgate (Station)
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Smallpage Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Westmorland Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cross Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 21. West Parade
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
  • 22. Wakefield Bus Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Barstow Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 24. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 25. Cliff Parade
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Carnforth Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Brook Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. King Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Cliff Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. Bank Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1