WF1 5EP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.36 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5EP 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 5EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5EP, encompassing approximately 2530 residents.
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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 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 19.36 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 6.32 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.37 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.19 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.19 | -40.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.19 | -33.33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 26.87 | 2.56% |
| Other theft | 6 | 15.81 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.37 | -14.29% |
| Other crime | 5 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.98 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.40 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 24.11 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 15.41 | 16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.77 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.19 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.19 | -70.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.19 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.79 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 30.43 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 15.41 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.95 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.37 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.58 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.58 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.79 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, 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 | 30.43 | -2.50% |
| Public order | 8 | 15.41 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.16 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.37 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.98 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.58 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.19 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.79 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 31.22 | 110.53% |
| Public order | 8 | 15.81 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 3.16 | 250.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.77 | -16.67% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.98 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.58 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.19 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.19 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.19 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.79 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 25.29 | -29.63% |
| Drugs | 9 | 7.51 | 28.57% |
| Burglary | 9 | 3.56 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 3.56 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.37 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 20.55 | 17.39% |
| Drugs | 7 | 10.67 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.77 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.37 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.19 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | -71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.79 | -88.89% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 27.27 | -45.24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 9.09 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.56 | 600.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.77 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.77 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.77 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.37 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.98 | -66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In December 2023, 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 | 30.03 | 55.56% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 16.60 | 28.57% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.56 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.37 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.98 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.19 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.79 | -85.71% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 24.50 | 28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 10.67 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.77 | 40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.77 | -45.45% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.37 | -20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.58 | -42.86% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.58 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 28.45 | -38.24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 8.30 | 450.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 4.35 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.95 | 250.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.77 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.37 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.98 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.98 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 26.08 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 13.44 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 3.56 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.37 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.58 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 406 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 16 |
| August 2024 | 40 |
| July 2024 | 39 |
| June 2024 | 39 |
| May 2024 | 39 |
| April 2024 | 40 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 27 |
| January 2024 | 23 |
| December 2023 | 42 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 21 |
| September 2023 | 34 |
A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
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 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5EP 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 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| 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 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 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 |
| Burglary | 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 |