CHURCH VIEW, WF1 5AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5AL

CHURCH VIEW, WF1 5AL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5AL 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 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5AL, encompassing approximately 2342 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-67.74% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Catherine Street with total crimes: 4
  • Ashdown Road with total crimes: 3
  • Frederick Avenue with total crimes: 3

CHURCH VIEW, WF1 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.39-67.74%
Public order34.27200.00%
Theft from the person21.280.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Drugs10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.6419.23%
Other theft313.23-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Theft from the person20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.2218.18%
Other theft411.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Vehicle crime11.710.00%
Theft from the person10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-95.45%
Burglary10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.61-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour229.39450.00%
Other theft49.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.710.00%
Robbery21.710.00%
Theft from the person20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.6556.25%
Anti-social behaviour410.670.00%
Public order41.71100.00%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-33.33%
Burglary10.85-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.6633.33%
Burglary76.830.00%
Vehicle crime32.9950.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.67-33.33%
Public order35.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.3850.00%
Public order37.680.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.1233.33%
Vehicle crime41.71100.00%
Burglary21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.516.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.83-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.1350.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.517.14%
Criminal damage and arson86.40100.00%
Other theft33.420.00%
Vehicle crime21.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Drugs10.85-80.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.92-12.50%
Public order55.9866.67%
Burglary52.1366.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.13400.00%
Drugs52.1366.67%
Vehicle crime42.13300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-20.00%
Other theft31.71-25.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.830.00%
Other theft42.130.00%
Burglary31.710.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Drugs31.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 233 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202431
July 202426
June 202422
May 202425
April 202416
March 202412
February 202418
January 202412
December 202316
November 202315
October 202314
September 202316

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20238
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 202422
May 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Catherine Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Ashdown Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 3. Frederick Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Newland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bowman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Back Gordon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maybush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakenshaw Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Briary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1