WF1 5LJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.61 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5LJ, encompassing approximately 3101 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 11.61 | -46.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 4.84 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.29 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.29 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.64 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.64 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.64 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.64 | -85.71% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 | 17.73 | 12.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 9.03 | 250.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.26 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.97 | 200.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.97 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.64 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.64 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 16.12 | 19.05% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 8.06 | -82.14% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.61 | -57.14% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.97 | -40.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.64 | 100.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.64 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 28 | 24.50 | 1300.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 9.03 | -12.50% |
| Public order | 7 | 6.77 | -36.36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.26 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.93 | -37.50% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.61 | -25.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.64 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 19.34 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 11 | 7.74 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.55 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.58 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.97 | -33.33% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.64 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.64 | -75.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 16.44 | 4.35% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 7.74 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.93 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.29 | -72.73% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.97 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.97 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.97 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 20.95 | 9.52% |
| Burglary | 11 | 7.41 | 120.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 3.55 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.58 | 600.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 2.26 | 500.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.93 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.97 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 16.12 | 23.53% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 6.77 | 40.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 2.26 | -16.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 1.61 | -16.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.61 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.29 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.97 | -75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.32 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 18.70 | -29.17% |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 5.48 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 3.87 | 500.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 1.93 | 500.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.93 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.61 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.29 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.97 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.64 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.64 | -75.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 14.18 | 26.32% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 7.74 | -20.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.29 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.29 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.97 | -57.14% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.64 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.32 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.32 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 14.83 | 5.56% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 6.13 | -53.33% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 2.26 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.61 | -66.67% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.97 | -71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.64 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.64 | -60.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.64 | -66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.64 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.32 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.32 | -75.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 25.47 | -41.94% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 5.80 | 650.00% |
| Burglary | 9 | 4.84 | 125.00% |
| Public order | 7 | 2.90 | 40.00% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.26 | 20.00% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1.93 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 1.61 | 150.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.61 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.29 | 200.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.97 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 31 | 18.38 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 9.99 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.61 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 1.61 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.29 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.32 | 0.00% |
A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 61 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 7 |
| October 2023 | 15 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 25 |
| June 2024 | 21 |
| May 2024 | 24 |
| April 2024 | 24 |
| March 2024 | 23 |
| February 2024 | 21 |
| January 2024 | 17 |
| December 2023 | 24 |
| November 2023 | 19 |
| October 2023 | 18 |
| September 2023 | 31 |
A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 8 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 8 |
| February 2024 | 7 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 28 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 5 |
A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 9 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5LJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |