MAYBUSH ROAD, WF1 5AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5AZ

MAYBUSH ROAD, WF1 5AZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.01 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5AZ 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 5AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5AZ, encompassing approximately 3640 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-62.26% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF1 5AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • St Catherine Street with total crimes: 4
  • Ashdown Road with total crimes: 3

MAYBUSH ROAD, WF1 5AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.01-62.26%
Criminal damage and arson65.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65-33.33%
Other crime41.100.00%
Public order41.10-33.33%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5323.6220.45%
Anti-social behaviour614.560.00%
Public order61.6550.00%
Other theft51.6525.00%
Other crime41.37300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-40.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Theft from the person20.82100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4420.05-13.73%
Anti-social behaviour612.09-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.65-50.00%
Public order41.37-50.00%
Other theft41.100.00%
Shoplifting31.10-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.82100.00%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5130.214.08%
Anti-social behaviour2414.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.59150.00%
Public order82.75-42.86%
Other theft42.20-42.86%
Shoplifting41.10-50.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4928.848.89%
Public order1413.46100.00%
Shoplifting83.8514.29%
Anti-social behaviour82.20300.00%
Other theft72.2040.00%
Burglary61.9220.00%
Drugs41.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.10-33.33%
Other crime31.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.9055.17%
Shoplifting712.36-12.50%
Public order71.92-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson61.92500.00%
Other theft51.6566.67%
Burglary51.37-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.37100.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Drugs20.82-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2920.60-12.12%
Public order117.97120.00%
Shoplifting83.0214.29%
Burglary82.20300.00%
Drugs52.200.00%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Possession of weapons30.8250.00%
Other crime30.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.1313.79%
Shoplifting79.0640.00%
Public order51.9266.67%
Drugs51.37400.00%
Other crime41.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-62.50%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-60.00%
Burglary20.55-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-75.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.23-42.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.97-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.20100.00%
Burglary72.20600.00%
Shoplifting51.92-28.57%
Vehicle crime51.3725.00%
Public order31.3750.00%
Other crime20.82-50.00%
Other theft20.55-60.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5024.9935.14%
Criminal damage and arson1013.73-23.08%
Shoplifting72.7540.00%
Other theft51.9225.00%
Vehicle crime41.37-20.00%
Other crime41.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.10-20.00%
Public order21.10-50.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.5242.31%
Criminal damage and arson1310.1685.71%
Shoplifting53.5725.00%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.37-44.44%
Burglary41.37-33.33%
Public order41.10-42.86%
Other theft41.1033.33%
Drugs21.10-66.67%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.140.00%
Public order72.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.920.00%
Burglary61.920.00%
Drugs61.650.00%
Vehicle crime51.650.00%
Shoplifting41.370.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202453
July 202444
June 202451
May 202449
April 202445
March 202429
February 202433
January 202429
December 202350
November 202337
October 202326

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20246
June 202424
May 20248
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239

A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20232

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234
October 20236

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 202414
April 20247
March 202411
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
October 20237

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Charles Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. St Catherine Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ashdown Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 4. Elm Tree Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Frederick Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Tatton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sparable Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brook Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Newland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bowman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Round Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Templar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. Portland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Back Gordon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Maybush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oakenshaw Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Neville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Dunbar Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Briary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1