RICHARD STREET, WF1 3NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3NB

RICHARD STREET, WF1 3NB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 51.34 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3NB 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 3NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3NB, encompassing approximately 3739 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (57) incidents (29.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (19.35% increase)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)

WF1 3NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 14
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 12

RICHARD STREET, WF1 3NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5751.3429.55%
Shoplifting3715.2419.35%
Public order249.8914.29%
Anti-social behaviour146.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.7485.71%
Other theft113.4822.22%
Drugs102.9425.00%
Other crime92.67200.00%
Vehicle crime42.4133.33%
Burglary41.070.00%
Robbery41.0733.33%
Bicycle theft31.070.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4438.24-21.43%
Shoplifting3111.77-16.22%
Public order218.29-19.23%
Other theft95.62-52.63%
Drugs82.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.1416.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.87-56.25%
Burglary41.87-20.00%
Robbery31.070.00%
Other crime30.80-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.80-40.00%
Theft from the person20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5651.34-5.08%
Shoplifting3714.9732.14%
Public order269.89136.36%
Other theft196.9572.73%
Anti-social behaviour165.0845.45%
Drugs84.2814.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.1420.00%
Vehicle crime51.60400.00%
Other crime51.3466.67%
Burglary51.340.00%
Possession of weapons41.34300.00%
Robbery31.07200.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5939.3137.21%
Shoplifting2815.78-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour117.49-8.33%
Other theft112.9483.33%
Public order112.94-15.38%
Drugs72.9416.67%
Burglary51.87-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.34-16.67%
Theft from the person41.340.00%
Other crime31.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.27-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4340.6413.16%
Shoplifting3911.5021.88%
Public order1310.43-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.48140.00%
Burglary93.21125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.4120.00%
Drugs61.600.00%
Other theft61.60-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.60150.00%
Other crime41.34100.00%
Theft from the person41.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Robbery20.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3837.97-29.63%
Shoplifting3210.1628.00%
Public order208.56-13.04%
Other theft135.35-18.75%
Robbery63.4850.00%
Drugs61.60-50.00%
Theft from the person61.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.34-54.55%
Burglary41.34-55.56%
Possession of weapons21.07100.00%
Other crime20.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5447.33-10.00%
Shoplifting2514.4419.05%
Public order236.68-8.00%
Other theft166.1523.08%
Drugs124.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.2157.14%
Burglary92.94-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.4150.00%
Vehicle crime62.4150.00%
Robbery41.60-20.00%
Other crime31.07-40.00%
Theft from the person30.8050.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6046.263.45%
Public order2516.0447.06%
Shoplifting216.6816.67%
Other theft135.6230.00%
Drugs123.489.09%
Burglary103.21233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.67-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.870.00%
Other crime51.60-37.50%
Robbery51.3425.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Theft from the person21.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.53-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5843.059.43%
Shoplifting1815.51-40.00%
Public order174.81-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour154.5515.38%
Drugs114.0137.50%
Other theft102.9442.86%
Other crime82.6760.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.14-45.45%
Robbery41.600.00%
Vehicle crime41.07-50.00%
Theft from the person41.07-33.33%
Burglary31.070.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5345.19-19.70%
Shoplifting3014.17-25.00%
Public order188.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour134.8118.18%
Criminal damage and arson113.48120.00%
Vehicle crime82.9460.00%
Drugs82.14100.00%
Other theft72.14-53.33%
Theft from the person61.870.00%
Other crime51.6025.00%
Robbery41.3433.33%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Burglary30.800.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6648.9332.00%
Shoplifting4017.6525.00%
Public order2710.708.00%
Other theft157.2225.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.01-31.25%
Vehicle crime52.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.34-44.44%
Other crime41.3433.33%
Drugs41.07-55.56%
Robbery31.07-25.00%
Burglary30.80-25.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5048.40-5.66%
Shoplifting3213.3752.38%
Public order258.56-13.79%
Anti-social behaviour166.686.67%
Other theft124.28-36.84%
Drugs93.2112.50%
Criminal damage and arson92.41-40.00%
Theft from the person62.41200.00%
Bicycle theft51.600.00%
Robbery41.34300.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Burglary41.07-20.00%
Other crime31.0750.00%
Possession of weapons20.80-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5347.590.00%
Public order2914.170.00%
Shoplifting217.750.00%
Other theft195.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson155.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.010.00%
Drugs84.010.00%
Burglary52.140.00%
Possession of weapons41.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Theft from the person20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20235
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 153 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20247
May 202416
April 202411
March 202412
February 20245
January 202411
December 20237
November 202315
October 202313
September 202311
August 202316
July 202315

A total of 691 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 53.15 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202457
June 202444
May 202456
April 202459
March 202443
February 202438
January 202454
December 202360
November 202358
October 202353
September 202366
August 202350
July 202353

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311
September 20235
August 20239
July 202315

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 279 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202421
May 202426
April 202411
March 202413
February 202420
January 202423
December 202325
November 202317
October 202318
September 202327
August 202325
July 202329

A total of 391 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202437
June 202431
May 202437
April 202428
March 202439
February 202432
January 202425
December 202321
November 202318
October 202330
September 202340
August 202332
July 202321

A total of 68 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20249
December 202310
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 109 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 20238
September 20234
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 161 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20249
May 202419
April 202411
March 20246
February 202413
January 202416
December 202313
November 202310
October 20237
September 202315
August 202312
July 202319

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20235

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
August 20232
July 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 3NB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting22
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Arundel Close
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Gills Yard
    Total12
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Saville Street
    Total10
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Earl Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Lower Warrengate
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Westmorland Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Smallpage Yard
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Denstone Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Brook Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 13. Howard Street
    Total5
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Back Hambleton Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 15. Arundel Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Hatfeild Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Teall Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cross Square
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. The Springs
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Marsh Way
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Lower York Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Selby Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Stanley Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Moxon Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Belgrave Mount
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Hepworth Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Westfield Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Butler Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1