WF1 5JA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.76 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5JA 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 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5JA, encompassing approximately 2474 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 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 15.76 | -10.53% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.87 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.83 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.62 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.81 | -77.78% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.81 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 21.82 | -20.83% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 7.68 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 3.64 | 16.67% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.83 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.62 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.21 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.21 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.81 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.81 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 22.22 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 9.70 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.42 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.62 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.62 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.62 | -40.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.21 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.21 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.81 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.81 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 19.80 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 6.46 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.42 | -68.75% |
| Drugs | 5 | 2.02 | -44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.02 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 1.21 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.81 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.81 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 26.67 | -15.79% |
| Burglary | 16 | 6.46 | 220.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 6.46 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 3.64 | 200.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.42 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.62 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.62 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 19.39 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 7.68 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.42 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.42 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 2.02 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.21 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.21 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.81 | -77.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.81 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.40 | -80.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 29.50 | -20.83% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 7.68 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.85 | 350.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 3.64 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 9 | 3.64 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 3.64 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 2.02 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.62 | 50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 18.18 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.70 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.02 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.21 | 50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.21 | -75.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.81 | -80.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.81 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.81 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.81 | -75.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 21.41 | -10.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 7.27 | -37.50% |
| Public order | 8 | 4.04 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 3.23 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.62 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.62 | -60.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.81 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.81 | -33.33% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | -50.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 16 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 30.30 | -9.09% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 8.08 | 220.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 6.46 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 3.23 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 2.42 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.42 | 150.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.02 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.62 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.81 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 22 | 22.22 | 4.76% |
| Other theft | 6 | 8.89 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.42 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.42 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.02 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.81 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.40 | -90.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 23.44 | 5.00% |
| Burglary | 10 | 8.49 | 233.33% |
| Other theft | 6 | 4.04 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 2.42 | 20.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 2.42 | 66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.21 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.21 | -60.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.81 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 23.44 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 8.08 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.23 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 2.02 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.21 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.40 | 0.00% |
A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 8 |
A total of 78 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 16 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
| August 2023 | 5 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 255 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 17 |
| June 2024 | 19 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 16 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 19 |
| January 2024 | 19 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 18 |
| October 2023 | 20 |
| September 2023 | 22 |
| August 2023 | 21 |
| July 2023 | 20 |
A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 6 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 16 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 54 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5JA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |