WF1 5AW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.19 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5AW 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 5AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5AW, encompassing approximately 1265 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 15 | 48.19 | 36.36% |
| Public order | 13 | 11.85 | 160.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 10.27 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 7.90 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.95 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.37 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.37 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.58 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 11 | 30.02 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 8.69 | -68.42% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.74 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.95 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 3.95 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 3.16 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 44.24 | 90.00% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 15.01 | 37.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 8.69 | 300.00% |
| Robbery | 5 | 6.32 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.95 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.37 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.79 | -80.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 34.76 | -23.08% |
| Public order | 8 | 7.90 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 6.32 | -27.27% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 6.32 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.95 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.16 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.58 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.79 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 47.40 | -18.75% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 10.27 | -42.11% |
| Burglary | 8 | 8.69 | 166.67% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.32 | 75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 5.53 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 4.74 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.16 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.37 | 200.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.58 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 19 | 45.03 | 58.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 15.01 | 23.08% |
| Other theft | 5 | 12.64 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.95 | -55.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.16 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.16 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.37 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.58 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 41.08 | 30.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 10.27 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 9.48 | 80.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 7.11 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.74 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.58 | -75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.79 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 37.13 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 7.90 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 5.53 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 5 | 4.74 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.95 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.16 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.16 | -57.14% |
| Drugs | 2 | 2.37 | -80.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 36.34 | -41.18% |
| Drugs | 10 | 7.90 | 900.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 7.90 | 16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 5.53 | 16.67% |
| Public order | 4 | 5.53 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.16 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.37 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 35.55 | 54.55% |
| Public order | 6 | 13.43 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.74 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 4.74 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.74 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.58 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.58 | -91.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.79 | -85.71% |
In September 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 12 | 41.87 | 300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 9.48 | -56.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 8.69 | 600.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.53 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 4.74 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.95 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.95 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 2.37 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.58 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.79 | -80.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 48.98 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 19.75 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.74 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.95 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.95 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 3.16 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 3.16 | -20.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 3.16 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.37 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.58 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 41.08 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 15.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.95 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 3.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.95 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.16 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.16 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 10 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 13 |
| February 2024 | 16 |
| January 2024 | 13 |
| December 2023 | 10 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 17 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
| August 2023 | 25 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 12 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 120 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.23 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 15 |
| June 2024 | 11 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5AW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 7 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 12 |
| Shoplifting | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |