WF1 5PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5PJ

WF1 5PJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.87 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5PJ 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 5PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5PJ, encompassing approximately 902 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

WF1 5PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hyde Park with total crimes: 3
  • Parkhill Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Howden Way with total crimes: 2

WF1 5PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.8720.00%
Public order16.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime45.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.430.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.7325.00%
Public order211.080.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.190.00%
Public order28.870.00%
Burglary12.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.6333.33%
Other theft38.870.00%
Vehicle crime13.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.98100.00%
Public order16.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.54-40.00%
Other theft23.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.54400.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.430.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.11-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.87-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.540.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.870.00%
Public order26.65-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.08100.00%
Public order36.6550.00%
Other theft13.330.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.080.00%
Other crime23.330.00%
Drugs22.220.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Burglary12.220.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20236
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20232

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hyde Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Parkhill Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Howden Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1