WF1 5AY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5AY

WF1 5AY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.80 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5AY 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 5AY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5AY, encompassing approximately 3191 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF1 5AY area, explore the WF1 5AY Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-4.76% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF1 5AY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Maybush Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sparable Lane with total crimes: 5

WF1 5AY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4018.80-4.76%
Other theft412.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2533.33%
Shoplifting31.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-86.96%
Public order20.94-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4227.2613.51%
Anti-social behaviour2313.16187.50%
Other theft47.21-33.33%
Shoplifting41.25-50.00%
Public order31.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.94-25.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Theft from the person20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3725.695.71%
Public order911.5950.00%
Shoplifting82.8214.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.51300.00%
Other theft62.51100.00%
Burglary41.88-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.25-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.25-50.00%
Other crime20.63-33.33%
Drugs20.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3522.5652.17%
Shoplifting710.97-12.50%
Public order62.19-33.33%
Burglary51.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.57400.00%
Vehicle crime41.57100.00%
Other crime31.250.00%
Other theft30.940.00%
Drugs20.94-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.05-8.00%
Public order97.21125.00%
Shoplifting82.82100.00%
Drugs52.510.00%
Burglary51.57150.00%
Other theft31.57200.00%
Possession of weapons30.9450.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.9819.05%
Drugs57.83400.00%
Shoplifting41.57-20.00%
Public order41.2533.33%
Other crime31.2550.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-60.00%
Burglary20.63-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-75.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.55-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour86.58100.00%
Shoplifting52.51-28.57%
Burglary51.57400.00%
Vehicle crime51.5766.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.57-50.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Drugs10.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.3710.00%
Criminal damage and arson810.34-33.33%
Shoplifting72.5140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.1933.33%
Vehicle crime31.25-25.00%
Theft from the person20.940.00%
Other theft20.63-33.33%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Burglary10.31-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.9957.89%
Criminal damage and arson129.40100.00%
Shoplifting53.7625.00%
Burglary41.57-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.25-20.00%
Other theft31.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-66.67%
Drugs20.94-60.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-87.50%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.93-40.62%
Anti-social behaviour95.95350.00%
Public order82.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.51-25.00%
Vehicle crime51.8866.67%
Burglary51.5766.67%
Drugs51.5725.00%
Shoplifting41.570.00%
Other crime31.250.00%
Other theft30.94-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.940.00%
Robbery10.63-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.6818.52%
Criminal damage and arson810.03100.00%
Other theft62.5120.00%
Public order61.88-53.85%
Drugs41.8833.33%
Burglary31.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.940.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.130.00%
Public order138.4618.18%
Shoplifting64.07100.00%
Burglary61.88200.00%
Other theft51.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.25-57.14%
Drugs30.94-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.9450.00%
Robbery20.940.00%
Possession of weapons20.63100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2722.250.00%
Public order118.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.450.00%
Other theft52.190.00%
Drugs51.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 391 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202440
June 202442
May 202437
April 202435
March 202423
February 202425
January 202421
December 202333
November 202330
October 202319
September 202332
August 202327
July 202327

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20236
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236
September 20238
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202423
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233
October 20239
September 20232
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20238
September 20236
August 202313
July 202311

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20234
October 20235
September 20233
August 20236
July 20232

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
August 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Charles Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. Maybush Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Sparable Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Newland Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 5. Frederick Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Station Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Back Anderton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Back Montague Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Warwick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bowman Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Agbrigg Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. St Catherine Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bamborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sandal And Agbrigg (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Back Bowman Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Gordon Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Westerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Oakenshaw Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Anderton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Templar Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Tatton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Ibbottson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1