CHANCEL ROAD, WF1 5JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5JH

CHANCEL ROAD, WF1 5JH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.44 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5JH 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 5JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5JH, encompassing approximately 1339 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 5JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterside Way with total crimes: 6
  • Fall Ings Road with total crimes: 3
  • Navigation Walk with total crimes: 3

CHANCEL ROAD, WF1 5JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.44300.00%
Shoplifting45.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.99200.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft416.42300.00%
Public order32.99-62.50%
Vehicle crime32.2450.00%
Bicycle theft22.240.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Shoplifting21.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.49-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order814.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.24-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-33.33%
Shoplifting11.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.6866.67%
Public order43.73300.00%
Vehicle crime32.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.24-40.00%
Drugs22.240.00%
Shoplifting21.49-50.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.4466.67%
Shoplifting43.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.99200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Burglary11.49-66.67%
Public order10.75-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.750.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.19-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.99-40.00%
Public order32.240.00%
Burglary32.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.240.00%
Robbery12.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary924.64200.00%
Shoplifting66.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.48-16.67%
Public order33.730.00%
Vehicle crime32.24-25.00%
Other theft22.240.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.9550.00%
Vehicle crime44.48-42.86%
Burglary32.9950.00%
Shoplifting22.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime718.66600.00%
Public order45.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.99-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.99100.00%
Burglary21.490.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Shoplifting11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.75-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.9566.67%
Other theft33.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.24100.00%
Public order21.49-50.00%
Drugs11.49-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime716.42-30.00%
Public order45.23-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.99-70.00%
Burglary22.24100.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1026.13150.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.4742.86%
Public order67.47100.00%
Shoplifting24.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.49100.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Other theft10.75-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.230.00%
Other theft43.730.00%
Vehicle crime42.990.00%
Public order32.990.00%
Drugs32.240.00%
Other crime22.240.00%
Shoplifting21.490.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20249
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 202310
September 20237

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231
November 20237
October 202310
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waterside Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Fall Ings Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Navigation Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Temple Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Doncaster Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Chancel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1