WEST PARADE STREET, WF1 1RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 1RH

WEST PARADE STREET, WF1 1RH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 145 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 66.31 per 1,000 population. This WF1 1RH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 711 crimes and a crime rate of 17.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 1RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 1RH, encompassing approximately 2186 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (4.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-54.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)

WF1 1RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • William Street with total crimes: 11
  • Avison Yard with total crimes: 11

WEST PARADE STREET, WF1 1RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4566.314.65%
Shoplifting2220.58-54.17%
Public order1910.0618.75%
Anti-social behaviour178.69-5.56%
Other theft97.7712.50%
Drugs94.1212.50%
Criminal damage and arson84.12300.00%
Bicycle theft43.66-20.00%
Burglary31.8350.00%
Vehicle crime31.37200.00%
Other crime21.37-33.33%
Theft from the person20.91-33.33%
Robbery10.91-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.46-66.67%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4874.5517.07%
Violence and sexual offences4321.9522.86%
Anti-social behaviour1819.67-5.26%
Public order168.23-33.33%
Other theft87.32-33.33%
Drugs83.66300.00%
Bicycle theft53.66400.00%
Robbery32.2950.00%
Other crime31.3750.00%
Possession of weapons31.37200.00%
Theft from the person31.3750.00%
Burglary21.37-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4172.2695.24%
Violence and sexual offences3518.7516.67%
Public order2416.01118.18%
Anti-social behaviour1910.98-5.00%
Other theft128.6950.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.49-16.67%
Burglary54.57-44.44%
Robbery22.29100.00%
Theft from the person20.91-33.33%
Other crime20.910.00%
Drugs20.91-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.91-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3059.45-38.78%
Shoplifting2113.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour209.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson129.1550.00%
Public order115.49-21.43%
Burglary95.0350.00%
Other theft84.1260.00%
Drugs73.66133.33%
Theft from the person33.2050.00%
Vehicle crime31.370.00%
Bicycle theft21.37-33.33%
Other crime20.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.91-50.00%
Robbery10.46-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4978.6616.67%
Shoplifting4222.41-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour2419.2141.18%
Public order1410.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.4060.00%
Robbery73.66600.00%
Burglary63.20500.00%
Other theft52.74-54.55%
Other crime42.29-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.83-25.00%
Drugs31.3750.00%
Bicycle theft31.3750.00%
Possession of weapons21.37100.00%
Theft from the person20.91100.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6075.9217.65%
Violence and sexual offences4227.44-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour1719.21-22.73%
Public order147.777.69%
Other theft116.4057.14%
Criminal damage and arson55.03-16.67%
Other crime52.2966.67%
Vehicle crime42.29-42.86%
Bicycle theft21.830.00%
Drugs20.91-86.67%
Burglary10.91-66.67%
Robbery10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.46-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5180.0310.87%
Violence and sexual offences4523.3280.00%
Anti-social behaviour2220.5822.22%
Drugs1510.06275.00%
Public order136.868.33%
Other theft75.95-36.36%
Vehicle crime73.20250.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.20-25.00%
Other crime32.74200.00%
Burglary31.37-40.00%
Theft from the person31.37200.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4662.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences2521.04-43.18%
Anti-social behaviour1811.43125.00%
Public order128.23-40.00%
Other theft115.4937.50%
Criminal damage and arson85.0360.00%
Burglary53.6666.67%
Drugs42.290.00%
Robbery31.8350.00%
Vehicle crime21.37-66.67%
Other crime10.91-75.00%
Theft from the person10.46-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4670.4343.75%
Violence and sexual offences4421.0410.00%
Public order2020.120.00%
Other theft89.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.6614.29%
Vehicle crime63.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.740.00%
Drugs42.2933.33%
Other crime41.8333.33%
Burglary31.83-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%
Theft from the person20.91-33.33%
Robbery20.91-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4061.740.00%
Shoplifting3218.29-20.00%
Public order2014.63100.00%
Other theft89.15-27.27%
Robbery83.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.66-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.20-37.50%
Burglary42.29300.00%
Drugs31.83-72.73%
Other crime31.37200.00%
Theft from the person31.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4065.400.00%
Shoplifting4018.290.00%
Other theft1118.290.00%
Drugs115.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.030.00%
Public order104.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.570.00%
Theft from the person43.660.00%
Possession of weapons31.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Robbery20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 202410
June 202412
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20248
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 180 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202419
June 202420
May 202424
April 202417
March 202422
February 202418
January 20248
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 98 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202412
June 20248
May 20245
April 202411
March 20247
February 202411
January 20248
December 20238
November 202311

A total of 173 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202416
July 202424
June 202411
May 202414
April 202414
March 202413
February 202412
January 202420
December 202320
November 202310

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232

A total of 438 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202443
July 202435
June 202430
May 202449
April 202442
March 202445
February 202425
January 202444
December 202340
November 202340

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 202415
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311

A total of 17 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 449 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202448
July 202441
June 202421
May 202442
April 202460
March 202451
February 202446
January 202446
December 202332
November 202340

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 26 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Shoplifting4
    Bicycle theft2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Other crime1
  • 2. William Street
    Total11
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Avison Yard
    Total11
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ings Road
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Albion Court
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Cross Square
    Total7
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Wonder Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. White'S Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 10. George Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 11. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 12. Rodney Yard
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Springs
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Saw Yard
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Sun Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 17. Silver Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Charlesworth Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 19. West Parade Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Park Street
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. John Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Trinity Church Gate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Almshouse Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Market Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 25. Bank Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Grove Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 27. South Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Southgate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1