WF1 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5LJ

WF1 5LJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.12 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5LJ 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 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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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (19.05% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-82.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

WF1 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Maybush Road with total crimes: 6
  • Sparable Lane with total crimes: 5

WF1 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.1219.05%
Anti-social behaviour58.06-82.14%
Public order31.61-57.14%
Shoplifting30.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Robbery20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2824.501300.00%
Violence and sexual offences219.03-12.50%
Public order76.77-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.26100.00%
Shoplifting51.93-37.50%
Other theft31.61-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.340.00%
Public order117.740.00%
Shoplifting83.5533.33%
Other theft42.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Drugs20.97-33.33%
Other crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.444.35%
Shoplifting67.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.9333.33%
Burglary31.29-72.73%
Drugs30.97-50.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.970.00%
Other crime20.97-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.959.52%
Burglary117.41120.00%
Shoplifting83.5514.29%
Public order72.58600.00%
Drugs62.26500.00%
Vehicle crime31.93-25.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.1223.53%
Shoplifting76.7740.00%
Burglary52.26-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.61-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.61-66.67%
Other crime31.29200.00%
Public order10.97-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.70-29.17%
Vehicle crime125.48300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.87500.00%
Burglary61.93500.00%
Shoplifting51.9325.00%
Public order41.61300.00%
Other theft31.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.97-33.33%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Other crime10.64-75.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.1826.32%
Shoplifting47.74-20.00%
Other crime41.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-57.14%
Other theft20.970.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-50.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.835.56%
Vehicle crime76.13-53.33%
Shoplifting52.2625.00%
Burglary31.61-66.67%
Public order20.97-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Drugs20.64-60.00%
Other theft20.64-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.32-75.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1825.47-41.94%
Vehicle crime155.80650.00%
Burglary94.84125.00%
Public order72.9040.00%
Other theft62.2620.00%
Drugs51.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61150.00%
Shoplifting41.610.00%
Other crime41.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.29200.00%
Possession of weapons30.970.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3118.3840.91%
Other theft59.99-37.50%
Public order51.61-44.44%
Drugs41.61-20.00%
Burglary41.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.60-4.35%
Public order97.09200.00%
Other theft82.90-11.11%
Shoplifting62.58100.00%
Drugs51.93-16.67%
Burglary41.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97200.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.32-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.310.00%
Other theft97.410.00%
Drugs62.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.610.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Burglary30.970.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237
October 202315
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202428
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 202411
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20237
September 20235
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202425
June 202421
May 202424
April 202424
March 202423
February 202421
January 202417
December 202324
November 202319
October 202318
September 202331
August 202322
July 202323

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
July 20233

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
August 20236
July 20233

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.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 53 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20231
November 20233
October 20239
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20235
July 20236

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Brook Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Maybush Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences6
  • 3. Sparable Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clifford View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Back Anderton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Welbeck Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Manygates Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Manygates Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Warren Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Agbrigg Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. St Catherine Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Belle Isle Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Kimberley Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 15. Princess Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Burkill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Emblem Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Portobello Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gordon Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Westerman Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Argyle Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Round Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Anderton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1