WF1 5BN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.76 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5BN 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 5BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5BN, encompassing approximately 3172 residents.
For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF1 5BN area, explore the WF1 5BN Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF1 5BN area, visit the WF1 5BN House Prices
The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 15.76 | -60.78% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.30 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.89 | -20.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.26 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.95 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.63 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.63 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 51 | 25.85 | 15.91% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 16.07 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.89 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.58 | 66.67% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.58 | 300.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.95 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.63 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 20.49 | -8.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 13.87 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.26 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.95 | -87.50% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.95 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 32.15 | 6.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 15.13 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 7.56 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.58 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.58 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.26 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.63 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 29.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 14.18 | 42.86% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.15 | 14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.52 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.52 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.89 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.26 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.26 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.63 | -33.33% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 27.11 | 60.71% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 14.18 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.21 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.21 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.89 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.26 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.63 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 22.38 | -15.15% |
| Public order | 11 | 8.83 | 175.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.47 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.52 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.89 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.26 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.95 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.95 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 19.54 | 17.86% |
| Drugs | 6 | 10.40 | 500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.89 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.26 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.26 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.26 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.63 | -60.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.63 | -75.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 20.80 | -39.13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 8.83 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.52 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.52 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 1.58 | 66.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.58 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.26 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.63 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.63 | -66.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 25.85 | 31.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 14.50 | -11.11% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.52 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.21 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.58 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.26 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.95 | 50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.63 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.63 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.32 | -80.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 23.95 | 34.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 11.03 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.84 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.58 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.58 | -44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.26 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.26 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.26 | -71.43% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.32 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 24.90 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 8.19 | 350.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.84 | -12.50% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.21 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.21 | 16.67% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.21 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.89 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.26 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.26 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.95 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.63 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 23.01 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 12.29 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.52 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.89 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.89 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.26 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.95 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.63 | 0.00% |
A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 488 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 37.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 51 |
| July 2024 | 44 |
| June 2024 | 48 |
| May 2024 | 45 |
| April 2024 | 45 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 28 |
| December 2023 | 46 |
| November 2023 | 35 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A total of 43 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 41 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 24 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 2 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5BN postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |