WF1 1TY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 1TY

WF1 1TY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 49.57 per 1,000 population. This WF1 1TY 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 1TY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 1TY, encompassing approximately 2320 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (28) incidents (64.71% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)

WF1 1TY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • West Parade Street with total crimes: 13
  • Wonder Street with total crimes: 12

WF1 1TY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2849.5764.71%
Public order1912.07216.67%
Violence and sexual offences198.195.56%
Anti-social behaviour168.1914.29%
Other theft96.90125.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.88-11.11%
Burglary53.45150.00%
Vehicle crime32.16200.00%
Robbery21.290.00%
Drugs20.86-75.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Theft from the person10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1836.20-37.93%
Shoplifting177.76-46.88%
Anti-social behaviour147.33-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson96.0350.00%
Drugs83.88700.00%
Public order63.45-25.00%
Other theft42.590.00%
Theft from the person21.72100.00%
Bicycle theft20.86-33.33%
Burglary20.86-50.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3253.01-25.58%
Violence and sexual offences2913.7938.10%
Anti-social behaviour2212.5069.23%
Public order89.48-38.46%
Robbery73.45600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0250.00%
Burglary42.59-20.00%
Other theft41.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.72-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.290.00%
Other crime21.29-50.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4350.4316.22%
Violence and sexual offences2118.53-4.55%
Public order139.0530.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.60-7.14%
Other theft85.6014.29%
Burglary53.450.00%
Other crime42.16100.00%
Vehicle crime41.72-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.72100.00%
Robbery11.720.00%
Drugs10.43-88.89%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3750.438.82%
Violence and sexual offences2215.95-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour149.487.69%
Public order106.03-16.67%
Drugs94.31350.00%
Other theft73.88-22.22%
Vehicle crime73.02250.00%
Burglary53.020.00%
Other crime22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3447.41-2.86%
Violence and sexual offences2414.6541.18%
Anti-social behaviour1310.34160.00%
Public order125.60-14.29%
Other theft95.1780.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8820.00%
Burglary52.59400.00%
Drugs22.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Robbery10.86-50.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3540.9575.00%
Violence and sexual offences1715.09-10.53%
Public order147.33-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson56.0325.00%
Other theft52.16-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.16-28.57%
Drugs32.16-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Possession of weapons21.290.00%
Robbery20.86-77.78%
Burglary10.86-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2041.81-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences198.62-13.64%
Public order168.1960.00%
Robbery96.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.88-12.50%
Other theft63.020.00%
Vehicle crime42.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-42.86%
Drugs41.72-63.64%
Other crime31.72200.00%
Theft from the person31.290.00%
Burglary21.290.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2341.81-28.12%
Violence and sexual offences229.91-18.52%
Drugs119.48175.00%
Public order104.74-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.31-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson73.45-22.22%
Other theft63.0220.00%
Vehicle crime52.59150.00%
Possession of weapons42.16300.00%
Other crime11.720.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3246.1268.42%
Violence and sexual offences2713.790.00%
Public order1411.64-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson96.0328.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.88-10.00%
Other theft53.880.00%
Drugs42.16-71.43%
Burglary21.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2748.70-32.50%
Shoplifting1911.6426.67%
Public order178.19112.50%
Drugs147.33180.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.3116.67%
Vehicle crime63.0250.00%
Other theft52.59-44.44%
Burglary42.16-20.00%
Robbery11.72-75.00%
Theft from the person10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4049.5725.00%
Shoplifting1517.24-59.46%
Anti-social behaviour106.47-9.09%
Other theft94.31800.00%
Public order83.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.45-33.33%
Burglary52.5925.00%
Drugs52.1625.00%
Vehicle crime42.16-20.00%
Robbery41.7233.33%
Theft from the person31.7250.00%
Bicycle theft21.29100.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3755.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences3215.950.00%
Public order1613.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.740.00%
Vehicle crime53.880.00%
Drugs42.160.00%
Burglary41.720.00%
Robbery31.720.00%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Possession of weapons20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20246
May 20248
April 202413
March 202410
February 202412
January 202414
December 202316
November 202310
October 202314
September 202317
August 20238
July 202316

A total of 317 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202418
May 202429
April 202421
March 202422
February 202424
January 202417
December 202319
November 202322
October 202327
September 202327
August 202340
July 202332

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235
August 20239
July 20231

A total of 32 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20239
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20236
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20241
March 20249
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 202311
October 20234
September 202314
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20237
October 20239
September 20237
August 20236
July 20239

A total of 152 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202414
May 202422
April 202413
March 202414
February 202413
January 20245
December 20237
November 20238
October 20239
September 202310
August 202310
July 202311

A total of 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202417
May 202432
April 202443
March 202437
February 202434
January 202435
December 202320
November 202323
October 202332
September 202319
August 202315
July 202337

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. West Parade Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting7
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wonder Street
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. South Parade
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Thornhill Street
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ings Road
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. George Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Avison Yard
    Total5
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. John Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 10. William Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 12. White'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Almshouse Lane
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Southgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Wakefield Kirkgate (Station)
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Marsland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Monk Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. West Parade
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Kay Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Peterson Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Brunswick Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Marsland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Charlotte Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Harrison Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Park Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 27. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Public order1