IBBOTTSON STREET, WF1 5BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5BH

IBBOTTSON STREET, WF1 5BH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.17 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5BH 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 5BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5BH, encompassing approximately 2795 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-62.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 5BH 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

IBBOTTSON STREET, WF1 5BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.17-62.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.80200.00%
Public order42.150.00%
Theft from the person31.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%
Other crime31.07-25.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Other theft20.72-60.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5027.9021.95%
Other theft517.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.7966.67%
Other crime41.790.00%
Public order41.4333.33%
Drugs31.430.00%
Theft from the person21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.72-50.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4120.39-10.87%
Criminal damage and arson414.67-20.00%
Other theft31.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-86.36%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Theft from the person10.72-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4632.556.98%
Anti-social behaviour2216.45214.29%
Criminal damage and arson57.8725.00%
Public order41.79-60.00%
Other theft21.43-66.67%
Robbery20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Burglary20.72-50.00%
Drugs20.72-33.33%
Theft from the person20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4328.970.00%
Public order1015.3842.86%
Anti-social behaviour73.58250.00%
Other theft62.5050.00%
Burglary42.15-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.43-33.33%
Drugs31.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other crime20.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4327.1979.17%
Public order715.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.50500.00%
Burglary52.150.00%
Other theft41.7933.33%
Drugs31.43-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.72100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.32-22.58%
Public order78.5875.00%
Burglary52.50400.00%
Drugs41.79-33.33%
Other theft31.43200.00%
Possession of weapons31.0750.00%
Other crime31.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.3214.81%
Drugs611.09500.00%
Other crime42.15300.00%
Public order41.43300.00%
Possession of weapons21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-75.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-85.71%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.86-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.50400.00%
Burglary31.79200.00%
Other theft21.07-60.00%
Drugs10.72-66.67%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4526.4740.62%
Criminal damage and arson816.10-11.11%
Other theft52.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.79-20.00%
Shoplifting31.430.00%
Drugs31.0750.00%
Theft from the person21.070.00%
Other crime20.72100.00%
Burglary10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.2528.00%
Criminal damage and arson911.4528.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.22-44.44%
Other theft41.7933.33%
Public order41.43-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.430.00%
Burglary31.07-25.00%
Drugs21.07-71.43%
Robbery10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.40-30.56%
Anti-social behaviour98.94350.00%
Public order73.22-12.50%
Drugs72.5075.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5016.67%
Burglary42.50100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4350.00%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Other theft31.07-40.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Robbery10.36-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.320.00%
Public order812.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.860.00%
Other theft52.150.00%
Drugs41.790.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
December 20232

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202450
July 202441
June 202446
May 202443
April 202443
March 202424
February 202431
January 202427
December 202345
November 202332
October 202325
September 202336

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
March 20247
February 20244
January 20241
November 20234
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 202422
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20235
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
September 20232

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5BH 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. Newland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bowman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Round Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Templar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Portland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Back Gordon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Maybush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Oakenshaw Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Back Dunbar Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. Neville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dunbar Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Briary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1