WESLEY STREET, WF1 5HX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.33 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5HX, encompassing approximately 4036 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 41 | 18.33 | 7.89% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 10.16 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.24 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.24 | -68.75% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.24 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.99 | -42.86% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.99 | 50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.74 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.50 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 25.02 | -19.15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 9.41 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 3.96 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.48 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 1.98 | -41.67% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.73 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.24 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.74 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 47 | 25.02 | 67.86% |
| Public order | 13 | 11.64 | 225.00% |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 3.22 | 20.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 2.97 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.49 | 20.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.49 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.99 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.99 | -40.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.74 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.74 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.50 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 18.08 | 7.69% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 6.94 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.48 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.49 | -68.75% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.24 | -44.44% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.24 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.24 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.99 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.74 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.50 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 22.30 | -21.21% |
| Burglary | 16 | 6.44 | 220.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 3.96 | 55.56% |
| Drugs | 9 | 3.47 | 28.57% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.23 | 60.00% |
| Other crime | 6 | 1.98 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.49 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.74 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.74 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 17.84 | 22.22% |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 8.18 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 2.23 | -30.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.73 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.24 | -28.57% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.24 | -60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 0.99 | -63.64% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.99 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.74 | -83.33% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.25 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 23.04 | -30.77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 11 | 6.69 | 83.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 2.73 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 10 | 2.48 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.48 | 300.00% |
| Burglary | 7 | 1.98 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 1.73 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.49 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.49 | -16.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.24 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 | 18.08 | 44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 9.66 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.49 | 20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.24 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 0.99 | -42.86% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.99 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.50 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.50 | -71.43% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.50 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 27 | 19.32 | 3.85% |
| Public order | 8 | 6.69 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 1.98 | -30.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 1.73 | -46.15% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.73 | -45.45% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.49 | -44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.24 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.24 | -16.67% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.24 | -62.50% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.74 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 23.78 | -21.21% |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 6.44 | 333.33% |
| Burglary | 11 | 3.22 | 175.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 2.73 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.48 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.23 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.98 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 1.49 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.49 | 300.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.99 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 | 18.83 | 6.45% |
| Other theft | 10 | 8.18 | 11.11% |
| Public order | 9 | 2.48 | -25.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.23 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.24 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.99 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.74 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.74 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.25 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 21.06 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 7.68 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 9 | 2.97 | -18.18% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.23 | 700.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.98 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.49 | -25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.49 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.99 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.99 | -77.78% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.25 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.25 | -66.67% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 22.05 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 11 | 7.68 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 2.73 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 8 | 2.23 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 1.98 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.98 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.49 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.74 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.74 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.50 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.25 | 0.00% |
A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 11 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 11 |
A total of 64 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 13 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 427 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 41 |
| June 2024 | 38 |
| May 2024 | 47 |
| April 2024 | 28 |
| March 2024 | 26 |
| February 2024 | 33 |
| January 2024 | 27 |
| December 2023 | 39 |
| November 2023 | 27 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 33 |
| August 2023 | 31 |
| July 2023 | 31 |
A total of 98 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 12 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 12 |
| April 2024 | 10 |
| March 2024 | 14 |
| February 2024 | 9 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 9 |
A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 75 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 11 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 8 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 72 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 10 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5HX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 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 |