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 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.69 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5FL 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-22.73% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF1 5FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Buckingham Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Frederick Avenue with total crimes: 4

LITTLE WOOD WAY, WF1 5FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences835.15-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson78.5240.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.46133.33%
Public order37.46-40.00%
Other crime23.20100.00%
Drugs12.130.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Other theft11.07-66.67%
Shoplifting11.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1843.6728.57%
Public order519.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.3366.67%
Other theft35.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.20200.00%
Shoplifting23.200.00%
Burglary12.13-50.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1431.95-12.50%
Public order514.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.33200.00%
Burglary23.20100.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.13-75.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1642.600.00%
Public order1017.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.650.00%
Vehicle crime24.260.00%
Drugs22.130.00%
Other theft22.130.00%
Robbery12.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202422
May 202426
April 202429
March 20248
February 202411
January 202412
December 202328
November 202316
October 20238
September 202318
August 202314
July 202316

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231
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

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Charles Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order1
  • 2. Buckingham Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Frederick Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Warwick Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Portland Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bamborough Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Templar Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tatton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Little Wood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1