DONCASTER ROAD, WF1 5DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5DB

DONCASTER ROAD, WF1 5DB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.63 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5DB 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 5DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5DB, encompassing approximately 471 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 5DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Heath View with total crimes: 3
  • Frederick Avenue with total crimes: 3

DONCASTER ROAD, WF1 5DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences946.63-35.71%
Vehicle crime319.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.36200.00%
Burglary16.36-50.00%
Public order12.12-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft12.120.00%
Drugs12.120.00%
Other crime12.12-75.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1463.59-6.67%
Other crime429.680.00%
Public order38.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.3650.00%
Other theft26.36100.00%
Burglary24.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.240.00%
Drugs12.120.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1546.63-16.67%
Public order331.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.360.00%
Other theft14.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1863.5920.00%
Public order338.15-25.00%
Theft from the person26.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.240.00%
Other theft14.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.12-50.00%
Robbery12.120.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1555.11-34.78%
Public order431.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.24-66.67%
Other theft14.24-50.00%
Burglary12.12-50.00%
Drugs12.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2391.15228.57%
Criminal damage and arson648.750.00%
Public order612.72100.00%
Other theft212.720.00%
Burglary24.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.240.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Shoplifting12.120.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.4440.00%
Public order314.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.360.00%
Robbery12.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.20-28.57%
Other crime110.600.00%
Public order12.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.12-75.00%
Drugs12.120.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences729.68-61.11%
Anti-social behaviour414.84300.00%
Burglary18.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.12-75.00%
Vehicle crime12.12-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1867.8380.00%
Vehicle crime438.15300.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.48-20.00%
Other theft28.480.00%
Shoplifting24.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.24-80.00%
Drugs12.120.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1050.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson521.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour510.60-28.57%
Public order210.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime14.240.00%
Other crime12.12-50.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour746.63133.33%
Violence and sexual offences414.84-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.48-40.00%
Public order36.360.00%
Other crime26.36100.00%
Other theft14.24-66.67%
Shoplifting12.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1265.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson525.440.00%
Other theft310.600.00%
Public order36.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.360.00%
Shoplifting26.360.00%
Burglary14.240.00%
Robbery12.120.00%
Other crime12.120.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 202418
May 202415
April 202423
March 20247
February 20245
January 20247
December 202318
November 202310
October 20234
September 202312

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

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 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5DB 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. Heath View
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Frederick Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Templar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Portland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Little Wood Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1