WF1 5EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5EL

WF1 5EL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.41 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5EL 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 5EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5EL, encompassing approximately 2449 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-60.42% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 5EL 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
  • Heath View with total crimes: 3

WF1 5EL 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 offences1920.41-60.42%
Criminal damage and arson67.76200.00%
Vehicle crime42.450.00%
Public order31.63-40.00%
Other theft31.22-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-50.00%
Other crime31.22-25.00%
Burglary21.22-33.33%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4831.0314.29%
Anti-social behaviour619.60100.00%
Other theft52.4525.00%
Public order52.0425.00%
Other crime42.040.00%
Drugs31.630.00%
Burglary31.2250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4225.31-4.55%
Criminal damage and arson417.150.00%
Other theft41.6333.33%
Public order41.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.63-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.82-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4432.66-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour1217.96100.00%
Public order44.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.630.00%
Other theft31.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Burglary20.82-50.00%
Drugs20.82-33.33%
Theft from the person20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4633.079.52%
Public order818.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.27200.00%
Other theft52.450.00%
Burglary42.04-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-55.56%
Drugs31.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Other crime20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4233.4782.61%
Criminal damage and arson917.15200.00%
Public order93.6750.00%
Other theft53.67150.00%
Burglary52.04-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.0450.00%
Drugs31.22-66.67%
Other crime21.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.72-30.30%
Drugs99.3912.50%
Burglary83.67300.00%
Other crime63.27200.00%
Public order62.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3323.6826.92%
Drugs813.470.00%
Public order63.2750.00%
Vehicle crime22.45-66.67%
Burglary20.82-60.00%
Other crime20.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-90.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2628.98-42.22%
Criminal damage and arson1010.6125.00%
Drugs84.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.27100.00%
Vehicle crime63.270.00%
Burglary52.45150.00%
Public order42.04300.00%
Other theft21.63-60.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

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 offences4533.0732.35%
Criminal damage and arson818.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime63.27100.00%
Other theft52.4566.67%
Drugs42.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63-50.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Public order10.82-83.33%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3429.3936.00%
Criminal damage and arson1013.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.08-46.67%
Public order63.2720.00%
Vehicle crime32.45-40.00%
Other theft31.22-25.00%
Drugs21.22-75.00%
Burglary20.82-60.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2532.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.120.00%
Drugs83.270.00%
Vehicle crime53.270.00%
Burglary52.040.00%
Public order52.040.00%
Other theft42.040.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20248
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 35.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202448
July 202442
June 202444
May 202446
April 202442
March 202423
February 202433
January 202426
December 202345
November 202334
October 202325

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 202410
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20248
January 20248
December 20234
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 61 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
October 202315

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 5EL 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. Heath View
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Norton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Elm Tree Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Frederick Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Tatton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bowman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Round Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clarion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Templar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Portland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    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. Little Wood Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1