WF1 5EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5EP

WF1 5EP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.11 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5EP 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 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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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF1 5EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norton Street with total crimes: 8
  • Charles Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Maybush Road with total crimes: 6

WF1 5EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3924.110.00%
Public order715.4116.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.77-25.00%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour1015.41100.00%
Public order63.95-25.00%
Drugs42.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-33.33%
Burglary31.58-25.00%
Other theft21.19-50.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3930.43-2.50%
Public order815.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.16-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.37150.00%
Burglary41.9833.33%
Shoplifting41.58-20.00%
Other theft41.580.00%
Drugs31.580.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-66.67%
Robbery10.40-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4031.22110.53%
Public order815.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.16250.00%
Shoplifting52.77-16.67%
Other theft41.98300.00%
Vehicle crime31.5850.00%
Burglary31.19-66.67%
Drugs31.19-66.67%
Robbery21.19100.00%
Other crime20.79-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.29-29.63%
Drugs97.5128.57%
Burglary93.56200.00%
Other crime63.56200.00%
Shoplifting62.37200.00%
Public order62.370.00%
Vehicle crime22.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.5517.39%
Drugs710.670.00%
Public order62.77-14.29%
Burglary32.37-50.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-88.89%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.27-45.24%
Criminal damage and arson99.090.00%
Public order73.56600.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.77133.33%
Drugs72.7740.00%
Burglary62.77200.00%
Vehicle crime52.3766.67%
Other theft21.98-66.67%
Shoplifting10.79-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4230.0355.56%
Criminal damage and arson916.6028.57%
Other theft63.56200.00%
Drugs52.37150.00%
Vehicle crime31.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-50.00%
Burglary21.19-50.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Public order10.79-85.71%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.5028.57%
Criminal damage and arson710.67-30.00%
Public order72.7740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.77-45.45%
Burglary42.37-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.58-42.86%
Drugs21.58-66.67%
Other theft20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2128.45-38.24%
Anti-social behaviour118.30450.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.35150.00%
Vehicle crime73.95250.00%
Drugs62.77200.00%
Public order52.37-44.44%
Burglary51.98150.00%
Other theft21.98-66.67%
Other crime20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.40-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.0821.43%
Public order913.4412.50%
Other theft63.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3733.33%
Other crime21.58100.00%
Burglary20.79-71.43%
Drugs20.790.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.79-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.32-12.50%
Public order811.06-27.27%
Burglary73.16600.00%
Other theft42.77-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3228.850.00%
Public order1112.650.00%
Other theft74.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.770.00%
Vehicle crime41.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Drugs31.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20247
March 20242
February 20241
January 20249
December 20239
November 20237
October 202310
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20237
September 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 410 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202439
May 202439
April 202440
March 202419
February 202427
January 202423
December 202342
November 202327
October 202321
September 202334
August 202328
July 202332

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237
October 20235
September 20239
August 20238
July 202311

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
July 20233

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20236
October 202311
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20249
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232
August 20237
July 20231

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.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

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.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

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.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Norton Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Charles Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 3. Maybush Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 4. Buckingham Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 5. Fall Ings Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Frederick Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 7. Back Anderton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Warwick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Birch Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Welbeck Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. St Catherine Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Clarion Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 13. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Bamborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Oakenshaw Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Round Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Anderton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Templar Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Tatton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Ibbottson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1