WF1 1JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 1JR

WF1 1JR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 265 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 112.10 per 1,000 population. This WF1 1JR 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 1JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 1JR, encompassing approximately 2363 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (74) incidents (15.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (66) incidents (11.86% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (-27.27% decrease)

WF1 1JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 37
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 30
  • Gills Yard with total crimes: 18

WF1 1JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74112.1015.62%
Shoplifting6631.3011.86%
Public order2427.92-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour2210.15-24.14%
Drugs199.31171.43%
Criminal damage and arson138.04-38.10%
Other theft95.50-35.71%
Other crime73.8175.00%
Theft from the person72.96250.00%
Burglary62.9650.00%
Possession of weapons62.54200.00%
Bicycle theft52.5425.00%
Vehicle crime42.1233.33%
Robbery31.69-40.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64106.184.92%
Shoplifting5927.0755.26%
Public order3324.9637.50%
Anti-social behaviour2913.9638.10%
Criminal damage and arson2112.2761.54%
Other theft148.88-6.67%
Drugs75.92-46.15%
Robbery52.96150.00%
Burglary42.12-55.56%
Bicycle theft41.69300.00%
Other crime41.69-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Theft from the person21.27-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.85-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6190.95-17.57%
Shoplifting3825.80-33.33%
Public order2416.07-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour2110.15-40.00%
Other theft158.887.14%
Criminal damage and arson136.3518.18%
Drugs135.5044.44%
Burglary95.50-10.00%
Theft from the person73.81250.00%
Other crime52.9625.00%
Vehicle crime32.12-50.00%
Possession of weapons31.2750.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.85-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74107.45-18.68%
Shoplifting5731.30-26.92%
Anti-social behaviour3524.1194.44%
Public order2514.8147.06%
Other theft1410.58-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson115.9283.33%
Burglary104.65900.00%
Drugs94.230.00%
Vehicle crime63.8150.00%
Other crime42.54100.00%
Bicycle theft31.6950.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences91107.4519.74%
Shoplifting7838.494.00%
Other theft2233.0069.23%
Anti-social behaviour189.31-40.00%
Public order177.61-5.56%
Drugs97.19-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson63.81-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.54-42.86%
Robbery21.69-33.33%
Theft from the person20.85-77.78%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.85-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76112.9535.71%
Shoplifting7532.1550.00%
Anti-social behaviour3031.7342.86%
Drugs1912.69137.50%
Public order188.04-21.74%
Other theft137.61-7.14%
Theft from the person95.50200.00%
Vehicle crime73.8175.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.96-12.50%
Burglary72.96-12.50%
Robbery32.96-50.00%
Other crime21.27100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5685.87-26.32%
Shoplifting5023.69-13.79%
Public order2321.15-34.29%
Anti-social behaviour219.7361.54%
Other theft148.887.69%
Criminal damage and arson85.92-38.46%
Drugs83.38-20.00%
Burglary83.38166.67%
Robbery63.38100.00%
Vehicle crime42.540.00%
Theft from the person31.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.27-66.67%
Other crime10.42-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76101.95-14.61%
Shoplifting5832.1518.37%
Public order3524.532.94%
Other theft1314.81-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.5044.44%
Criminal damage and arson135.5030.00%
Drugs105.5025.00%
Other crime54.2325.00%
Theft from the person42.120.00%
Vehicle crime41.69-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.6950.00%
Robbery31.27-40.00%
Burglary31.27-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 89 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89104.0620.27%
Shoplifting4937.658.89%
Public order3420.73100.00%
Other theft1514.3836.36%
Criminal damage and arson106.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.23-30.77%
Burglary93.81200.00%
Drugs83.810.00%
Vehicle crime63.38200.00%
Robbery52.5425.00%
Other crime42.12-20.00%
Theft from the person41.69-42.86%
Bicycle theft21.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 74 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7485.87-14.94%
Shoplifting4531.30-35.71%
Public order1719.04-39.29%
Anti-social behaviour137.19-23.53%
Other theft115.50-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson104.65-23.08%
Drugs84.23-38.46%
Theft from the person73.38-12.50%
Other crime52.960.00%
Robbery42.1233.33%
Burglary31.69-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.850.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 70 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87116.750.00%
Shoplifting7036.8016.67%
Public order2829.61-47.17%
Other theft1811.8412.50%
Anti-social behaviour177.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.198.33%
Drugs135.50116.67%
Theft from the person85.50100.00%
Other crime53.38400.00%
Vehicle crime42.12-33.33%
Burglary41.69-20.00%
Possession of weapons41.690.00%
Robbery31.690.00%
Bicycle theft21.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 60 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87115.910.00%
Shoplifting6036.800.00%
Public order5325.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour1722.420.00%
Other theft167.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.770.00%
Vehicle crime65.080.00%
Drugs62.540.00%
Burglary52.540.00%
Theft from the person42.120.00%
Possession of weapons41.690.00%
Robbery31.690.00%
Other crime11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 331 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202433
June 202424
May 202425
April 202417
March 202418
February 202423
January 202435
December 202334
November 202317
October 202328
September 202353

A total of 245 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202429
June 202421
May 202435
April 202418
March 202430
February 202421
January 202413
December 20239
November 202313
October 202317
September 202317

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20236

A total of 22 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 129 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 19 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20249
May 202410
April 20241
March 20247
February 20248
January 20243
December 20239
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 909 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 91 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202474
July 202464
June 202461
May 202474
April 202491
March 202476
February 202456
January 202476
December 202389
November 202374
October 202387
September 202387

A total of 174 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202414
June 202415
May 202414
April 202422
March 202413
February 202414
January 202413
December 202315
November 202311
October 202318
September 202316

A total of 705 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 58.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202466
July 202459
June 202438
May 202457
April 202478
March 202475
February 202450
January 202458
December 202349
November 202345
October 202370
September 202360

A total of 41 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 137 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 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 202413
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 202413
December 202310
November 202310
October 202313
September 202312

A total of 59 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20249
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20237
October 20238
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total37
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime3
    Public order3
    Burglary2
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total30
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    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. 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. Lower Warrengate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Rodney Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 13. The Springs
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 14. Carter Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thornhill Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Wakefield Westgate (Station)
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Smallpage Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Westmorland Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Cross Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Bond Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 22. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 23. West Parade
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
  • 24. Wakefield Bus Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Barstow Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 26. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 27. Cliff Parade
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Carnforth Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. White'S Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. Brook Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1