WF1 5HP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.77 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5HP 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 5HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5HP, encompassing approximately 3314 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 11.77 | -71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.62 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.51 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.21 | -25.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.91 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.91 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.60 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.30 | -80.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 42 | 21.72 | 23.53% |
| Public order | 6 | 12.67 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.81 | 25.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.51 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.21 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.91 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.60 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.30 | -66.67% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 18.41 | -5.56% |
| Public order | 6 | 10.26 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.81 | -42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.21 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.21 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.91 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.91 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 36 | 25.95 | -2.70% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 10.86 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.62 | 14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.41 | -41.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.11 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.21 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.91 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 24.14 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 11.16 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.62 | -12.50% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.11 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.21 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.21 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.21 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 37 | 23.54 | 94.74% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 11.16 | -28.57% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.02 | -11.11% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.41 | -44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.51 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.51 | -73.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.21 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.60 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 24.14 | -32.14% |
| Burglary | 15 | 5.73 | 275.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 4.53 | 133.33% |
| Drugs | 9 | 4.22 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.72 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.72 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.81 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 18.10 | 12.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 8.45 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.81 | -25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.81 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.21 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.21 | -71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.60 | -77.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.60 | -80.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.30 | -75.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 24.44 | -37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.72 | 700.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.41 | 60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 2.41 | 250.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.11 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.81 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.51 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 40 | 23.23 | 73.91% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 12.07 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.72 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.81 | 150.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.51 | -16.67% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.51 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.21 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.60 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.60 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.60 | -83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 19.31 | -4.17% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 6.94 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.81 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.81 | -14.29% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.81 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.51 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.91 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.60 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 24.44 | -17.24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.24 | 125.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.72 | 350.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 2.72 | 166.67% |
| Burglary | 7 | 2.41 | 250.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.11 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.81 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.81 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.21 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.30 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 29 | 21.12 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 8.75 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.02 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.72 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.51 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.91 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.30 | 0.00% |
A total of 59 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 386 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 12 |
| August 2024 | 42 |
| July 2024 | 34 |
| June 2024 | 36 |
| May 2024 | 37 |
| April 2024 | 37 |
| March 2024 | 19 |
| February 2024 | 28 |
| January 2024 | 25 |
| December 2023 | 40 |
| November 2023 | 23 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 29 |
A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 33 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 83 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 7 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5HP postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |