WF1 5HU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.36 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5HU, encompassing approximately 3774 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 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 15.36 | -60.38% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.56 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.59 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.06 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.06 | -42.86% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.79 | -57.14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.79 | -60.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 53 | 24.37 | 15.22% |
| Other theft | 7 | 14.04 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 1.85 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.85 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 5 | 1.32 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.32 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.79 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 | 20.40 | -4.17% |
| Public order | 7 | 12.19 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.85 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.32 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.06 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.06 | -73.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.53 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.53 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 27.81 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 12.72 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 3.97 | -18.18% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.38 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.59 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.32 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.06 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.06 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.79 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 48 | 27.02 | 9.09% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 12.72 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.18 | 37.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.91 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.59 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.59 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.32 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.79 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.53 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 44 | 25.70 | 57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 11.66 | -21.43% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.91 | -27.27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 2.12 | 133.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.85 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.59 | -44.44% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.32 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.32 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.06 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.53 | 100.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 23.84 | -26.32% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 7.42 | 133.33% |
| Public order | 11 | 3.71 | 83.33% |
| Burglary | 10 | 2.91 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.65 | 12.50% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2.38 | 50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 1.59 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.79 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.79 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.53 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.53 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 19.87 | 15.15% |
| Drugs | 8 | 10.07 | -11.11% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.12 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.59 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.06 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.06 | -70.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.79 | -80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.53 | -80.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.53 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 26.23 | -32.65% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 8.74 | 233.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.65 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.65 | 11.11% |
| Drugs | 9 | 2.65 | 80.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.38 | 700.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.12 | -14.29% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.59 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.59 | -42.86% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 49 | 24.11 | 44.12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 12.98 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 7 | 2.38 | 40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.85 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.85 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.32 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.32 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.79 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.53 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.53 | -83.33% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.26 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 34 | 22.52 | 25.93% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 9.01 | -10.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.38 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.85 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.59 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.59 | -45.45% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.59 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.32 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.32 | -62.50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.79 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 26.76 | -30.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 7.15 | 600.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 3.71 | 266.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 2.91 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.38 | 166.67% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.12 | 60.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.12 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.06 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.26 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 21.72 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 10.33 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.65 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.38 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.59 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.32 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.79 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.53 | 0.00% |
A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 39.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 53 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 21 |
| August 2024 | 53 |
| July 2024 | 46 |
| June 2024 | 48 |
| May 2024 | 48 |
| April 2024 | 44 |
| March 2024 | 28 |
| February 2024 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 33 |
| December 2023 | 49 |
| November 2023 | 34 |
| October 2023 | 27 |
| September 2023 | 39 |
A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.75 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 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 80 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 6 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 9 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 15 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 3 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5HU postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| 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 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| 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 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 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 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |