WF1 5EL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.31 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5EL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 18.86 per 1,000 population (July 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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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 25.31 | -4.55% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 17.15 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.63 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.63 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.82 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 32.66 | -4.35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 17.96 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 4.90 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.63 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.82 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 33.07 | 9.52% |
| Public order | 8 | 18.78 | -11.11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.27 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.45 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.04 | -20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.63 | -55.56% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.22 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 33.47 | 82.61% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 17.15 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.67 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.67 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.04 | -37.50% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.04 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.22 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.22 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 25.72 | -30.30% |
| Drugs | 9 | 9.39 | 12.50% |
| Burglary | 8 | 3.67 | 300.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.27 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.45 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.45 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 23.68 | 26.92% |
| Drugs | 8 | 13.47 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.27 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.45 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.82 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.82 | -75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.82 | -90.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 28.98 | -42.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 10.61 | 25.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 4.08 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 3.27 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.27 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.45 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.04 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.63 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 45 | 33.07 | 32.35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 18.37 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 3.27 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 2.45 | 66.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.04 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.63 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.82 | -83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 29.39 | 36.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 13.88 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 4.08 | -46.67% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.27 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.45 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.22 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.22 | -75.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.82 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 32.66 | -24.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 10.21 | 275.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 6.12 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 3.27 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 3.27 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.04 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.04 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.04 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.63 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.41 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 28.98 | 22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 13.47 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 3.27 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.86 | -36.36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.86 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.63 | -71.43% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 25.31 | -12.90% |
| Public order | 11 | 11.02 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 4.49 | 600.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.86 | -55.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.63 | -20.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.82 | -75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.41 | -83.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.41 | -66.67% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 30.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 12.66 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 4.49 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 3.67 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.45 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.04 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.22 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.41 | 0.00% |
A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 451 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 42 |
| June 2024 | 44 |
| May 2024 | 46 |
| April 2024 | 42 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 26 |
| December 2023 | 45 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 25 |
| September 2023 | 33 |
| August 2023 | 27 |
| July 2023 | 31 |
A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
| August 2023 | 11 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5EL postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |