WF1 5JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5JX

WF1 5JX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.22 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5JX 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 5JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5JX, encompassing approximately 1718 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 5JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Waterside Way with total crimes: 6
  • Navigation Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Temple Court with total crimes: 2

WF1 5JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.22175.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.4033.33%
Theft from the person22.330.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-88.89%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime915.13350.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7550.00%
Public order21.75-60.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order511.0525.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.05133.33%
Public order44.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.33100.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.8960.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.6550.00%
Public order21.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime11.16-75.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.38-37.50%
Burglary42.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime42.3333.33%
Public order32.3350.00%
Drugs31.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75100.00%
Bicycle theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.29-20.00%
Burglary84.65100.00%
Vehicle crime34.65-57.14%
Public order21.750.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.8066.67%
Vehicle crime75.82-46.15%
Burglary44.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1318.62550.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.5620.00%
Public order43.4933.33%
Other theft32.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.89-28.57%
Public order32.910.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.16-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour21.16100.00%
Robbery11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime912.22-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences75.24-30.00%
Public order34.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1429.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.140.00%
Other crime55.820.00%
Public order52.910.00%
Burglary52.910.00%
Other theft32.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.750.00%
Drugs21.160.00%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20247
January 202413
December 20232
November 20239
October 202314

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241
October 20235

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20244
March 20248
February 20244
October 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Waterside Way
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 2. Navigation Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Temple Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Woodcock Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Emblem Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chancel Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Acme Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pretoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Portobello Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1