BEVITT STREET, WF1 5JB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5JB

BEVITT STREET, WF1 5JB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5JB 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 5JB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5JB, encompassing approximately 3542 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF1 5JB Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • St Catherine Street with total crimes: 4
  • Norton Street with total crimes: 3
  • Fall Ings Road with total crimes: 3

BEVITT STREET, WF1 5JB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.29-64.71%
Burglary43.39100.00%
Shoplifting41.13100.00%
Other crime31.13200.00%
Theft from the person30.850.00%
Public order30.85-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Drugs10.56-75.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3417.799.68%
Public order69.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.69-16.67%
Drugs41.410.00%
Other theft41.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.13-25.00%
Shoplifting20.85-50.00%
Burglary20.56100.00%
Bicycle theft10.56-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.350.00%
Public order88.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.26-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson41.69-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.1333.33%
Shoplifting41.13-42.86%
Other theft21.13-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Bicycle theft20.56100.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3124.56-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour138.75160.00%
Public order123.670.00%
Shoplifting73.39-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.9850.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Drugs41.1333.33%
Vehicle crime31.1350.00%
Burglary20.85-60.00%
Other crime20.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.5671.43%
Public order1210.16500.00%
Shoplifting123.3920.00%
Burglary53.3966.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.41150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4133.33%
Other theft41.1333.33%
Drugs31.13-50.00%
Other crime30.8550.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-71.43%
Robbery10.56-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.500.00%
Shoplifting105.93-28.57%
Vehicle crime72.82133.33%
Drugs61.98-33.33%
Burglary31.69-81.25%
Other theft30.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Robbery20.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Other crime20.56-50.00%
Public order20.56-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2123.15-8.70%
Burglary165.93220.00%
Shoplifting144.5255.56%
Drugs93.9550.00%
Public order72.54133.33%
Other crime41.9833.33%
Vehicle crime31.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.22-4.17%
Shoplifting96.4950.00%
Vehicle crime62.54-50.00%
Drugs61.69-33.33%
Burglary51.69-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-60.00%
Public order31.13-62.50%
Other crime30.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.28-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.56-27.27%
Vehicle crime126.78300.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.39100.00%
Drugs92.82125.00%
Public order82.54166.67%
Burglary72.26250.00%
Shoplifting61.9850.00%
Other theft51.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-25.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3318.9150.00%
Other theft69.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6966.67%
Drugs41.4133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.13-33.33%
Shoplifting41.13-20.00%
Public order31.13-70.00%
Vehicle crime30.85-70.00%
Burglary20.85-66.67%
Other crime20.56100.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.33-8.33%
Public order106.2166.67%
Vehicle crime102.82-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour62.82-25.00%
Burglary61.69-40.00%
Shoplifting51.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-50.00%
Drugs30.85-57.14%
Other theft30.85-25.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.690.00%
Vehicle crime186.780.00%
Burglary105.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.820.00%
Drugs72.260.00%
Public order61.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.690.00%
Shoplifting41.690.00%
Other theft41.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 202416
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 312 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202434
July 202431
June 202431
May 202436
April 202421
March 202421
February 202423
January 202424
December 202333
November 202322
October 202324

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20247
May 202412
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 202413
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20248
June 202412
May 202412
April 20242
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 202310
October 20236

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 56 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20249
December 20234
November 20233
October 20237

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 70 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 202412
December 20233
November 202310
October 202318

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5JB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Catherine Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Norton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Fall Ings Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 4. Ashdown Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 5. Elm Tree Street
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tatton Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Temple Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Woodcock Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 9. Sparable Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brook Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Round Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Clarion Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Acme Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Maybush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Oakenshaw Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Back Dunbar Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Neville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Dunbar Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1