ST JOHNS VIEW, WF1 5FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5FN

ST JOHNS VIEW, WF1 5FN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.49 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5FN 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 5FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5FN, encompassing approximately 674 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 5FN 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

ST JOHNS VIEW, WF1 5FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences841.49-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson511.850.00%
Vehicle crime47.410.00%
Other crime25.93-33.33%
Burglary12.96-50.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%
Public order11.48-75.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-75.00%
Bicycle theft11.480.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1545.937.14%
Public order422.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.93100.00%
Other crime35.930.00%
Other theft24.44100.00%
Burglary22.960.00%
Drugs12.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1431.11-30.00%
Public order320.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.44-33.33%
Other theft12.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2054.8233.33%
Anti-social behaviour329.630.00%
Public order34.44-40.00%
Other theft24.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-33.33%
Burglary22.960.00%
Drugs22.960.00%
Other crime12.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1547.41-34.78%
Public order522.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour37.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.44-57.14%
Drugs24.44-33.33%
Burglary22.96100.00%
Other theft12.96-50.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2368.16228.57%
Criminal damage and arson734.080.00%
Public order610.37100.00%
Drugs38.8950.00%
Other theft24.440.00%
Burglary12.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.7116.67%
Public order310.3750.00%
Drugs24.44-50.00%
Other crime12.960.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.71-45.45%
Drugs48.890.00%
Public order25.930.00%
Other crime12.960.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.11-56.00%
Anti-social behaviour416.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.93-60.00%
Other theft22.96-50.00%
Burglary12.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.48-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2565.1956.25%
Criminal damage and arson537.04-16.67%
Vehicle crime47.41100.00%
Other theft45.93300.00%
Drugs25.930.00%
Shoplifting22.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.96-80.00%
Theft from the person11.480.00%

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 offences1656.30128.57%
Criminal damage and arson623.7150.00%
Public order58.8966.67%
Anti-social behaviour57.41-28.57%
Burglary27.41100.00%
Vehicle crime22.960.00%
Other theft12.960.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences744.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.37133.33%
Criminal damage and arson410.37-20.00%
Public order35.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime24.44100.00%
Drugs22.96100.00%
Other crime12.960.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Robbery11.480.00%
Other theft11.48-50.00%
Shoplifting11.48-50.00%

In September 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 offences1451.860.00%
Public order520.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.410.00%
Other theft24.440.00%
Shoplifting22.960.00%
Robbery12.960.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202415
July 202414
June 202420
May 202415
April 202423
March 20247
February 20246
January 202411
December 202325
November 202316
October 20237
September 202314

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 40 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
September 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
November 20235
October 20233
September 20235

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

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 1 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.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5FN 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. Tatton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Templar Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Portland Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Back Dunbar Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Neville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dunbar Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Little Wood Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1