WF1 5FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5FD

WF1 5FD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.42 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5FD 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 5FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5FD, encompassing approximately 3917 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-65.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 5FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Catherine Street with total crimes: 4
  • Ashdown Road with total crimes: 3
  • Woodcock Street with total crimes: 2

WF1 5FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.42-65.71%
Public order43.0633.33%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Theft from the person30.7750.00%
Other theft30.77-25.00%
Other crime20.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-33.33%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3514.8116.67%
Other theft48.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-40.00%
Public order30.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.770.00%
Shoplifting20.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.51100.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Theft from the person20.51100.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.30-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour57.66-83.33%
Public order41.28-42.86%
Shoplifting31.02-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.77-57.14%
Robbery20.77100.00%
Bicycle theft20.510.00%
Other theft20.51-50.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3324.0010.00%
Anti-social behaviour308.42650.00%
Public order77.66-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.79133.33%
Shoplifting51.79-37.50%
Other theft41.28-42.86%
Other crime31.0250.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.3830.43%
Public order107.66900.00%
Shoplifting82.5533.33%
Other theft72.0440.00%
Burglary41.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Drugs20.77-33.33%
Other crime20.510.00%
Vehicle crime20.51-60.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.55-8.00%
Shoplifting65.87-25.00%
Burglary51.53-54.55%
Vehicle crime51.28150.00%
Other theft51.2866.67%
Drugs31.28-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Other crime20.51-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Public order10.26-85.71%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.640.00%
Burglary116.38120.00%
Drugs92.81125.00%
Shoplifting82.3014.29%
Public order72.04600.00%
Other crime31.790.00%
Other theft30.770.00%
Vehicle crime20.77-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-60.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.0413.64%
Shoplifting76.3840.00%
Burglary51.79-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson51.28-44.44%
Drugs41.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.02-76.92%
Other crime30.77200.00%
Public order10.77-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.42-12.00%
Vehicle crime135.62333.33%
Drugs103.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.55350.00%
Burglary82.30700.00%
Shoplifting52.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-20.00%
Public order41.02300.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Other crime10.77-75.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.3825.00%
Shoplifting51.280.00%
Other crime41.28300.00%
Other theft31.02-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.77-40.00%
Drugs20.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.0619.05%
Vehicle crime56.38-64.29%
Shoplifting51.2825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.28-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson41.02-20.00%
Other theft41.02-50.00%
Burglary31.02-70.00%
Drugs30.77-57.14%
Public order20.77-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.72-22.22%
Vehicle crime145.36600.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.571000.00%
Burglary102.81150.00%
Other theft82.5514.29%
Drugs72.0475.00%
Public order61.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.53150.00%
Shoplifting41.280.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.300.00%
Other theft76.890.00%
Public order61.790.00%
Drugs41.530.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 202411
February 20245
January 20248
December 20231
November 20233
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 333 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202435
July 202430
June 202433
May 202430
April 202423
March 202425
February 202425
January 202422
December 202325
November 202325
October 202321
September 202327

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202430
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 202311
September 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 20241
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20249
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 47 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20232
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 202413
December 20233
November 20235
October 202314
September 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Catherine Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Ashdown Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 3. Woodcock Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Sparable Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brook Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Emblem Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    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. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Acme Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Burkill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Manygates Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Pretoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Back Gordon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Maybush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Oakenshaw Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1