LITTLE WOOD WAY, WF1 5FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5FL

LITTLE WOOD WAY, WF1 5FL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.08 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5FL 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 5FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5FL, encompassing approximately 938 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-42.11% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 5FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Heath View with total crimes: 3
  • Elm Tree Street with total crimes: 3

LITTLE WOOD WAY, WF1 5FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1134.08-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson511.72400.00%
Vehicle crime45.330.00%
Other crime34.26-25.00%
Burglary13.20-50.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Public order11.07-80.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1941.5411.76%
Public order520.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.33150.00%
Other crime45.330.00%
Other theft24.26100.00%
Burglary22.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.13-50.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.69-22.73%
Public order318.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2243.67-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour323.430.00%
Public order33.20-50.00%
Burglary23.200.00%
Drugs22.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13-33.33%
Theft from the person22.130.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2646.86-10.34%
Public order627.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.20-57.14%
Drugs23.20-33.33%
Burglary22.130.00%
Other theft12.13-50.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2958.58262.50%
Public order830.89166.67%
Criminal damage and arson78.520.00%
Drugs37.4650.00%
Other theft23.200.00%
Burglary22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.130.00%
Other crime11.07-66.67%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.24-27.27%
Public order38.52-25.00%
Other crime33.20200.00%
Drugs23.20-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.50-8.33%
Drugs411.720.00%
Public order44.260.00%
Other crime14.260.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.56-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour512.78400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.33-66.67%
Other theft22.13-50.00%
Burglary12.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-75.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2851.1375.00%
Criminal damage and arson629.820.00%
Vehicle crime46.39100.00%
Other theft44.26300.00%
Drugs24.260.00%
Shoplifting22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.13-80.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%

In November 2023, 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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1640.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson617.04-14.29%
Public order56.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.33-28.57%
Burglary25.33100.00%
Vehicle crime22.13100.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Other crime11.07-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences835.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.460.00%
Public order37.460.00%
Other crime23.200.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202419
July 202417
June 202422
May 202426
April 202429
March 20248
February 202411
January 202412
December 202328
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 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
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237

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 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5FL 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. Heath View
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Elm Tree Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Frederick Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Tatton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Templar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Portland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Back Dunbar Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Neville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dunbar Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Little Wood Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1