WF1 5PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5PS

WF1 5PS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.15 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5PS 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 5PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5PS, encompassing approximately 1597 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 5PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Clifford View with total crimes: 5
  • Warren Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Riverside Villas with total crimes: 3

WF1 5PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.1566.67%
Criminal damage and arson39.39-25.00%
Other crime31.88200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.88-33.33%
Other theft21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-85.71%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.63-50.00%
Public order10.63-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.03-10.00%
Vehicle crime75.63250.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3833.33%
Public order42.50-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.50-40.00%
Shoplifting21.88-33.33%
Burglary11.250.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.4111.11%
Public order76.26-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.38-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson33.13-40.00%
Shoplifting31.88-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Robbery21.250.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Other theft11.25-50.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1128.79450.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.88-35.71%
Public order85.63-11.11%
Shoplifting55.01-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.13150.00%
Vehicle crime23.13100.00%
Bicycle theft21.250.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.2955.56%
Public order98.760.00%
Shoplifting85.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Burglary21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-80.00%
Drugs10.63-75.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.65-47.06%
Shoplifting65.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime53.76150.00%
Drugs43.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.500.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Burglary10.63-87.50%
Other crime10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.42112.50%
Burglary810.64166.67%
Shoplifting85.0114.29%
Public order45.01300.00%
Drugs42.500.00%
Vehicle crime22.50-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-75.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.0314.29%
Vehicle crime75.01-46.15%
Shoplifting74.3840.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.38300.00%
Burglary32.500.00%
Public order11.88-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1325.03333.33%
Violence and sexual offences78.140.00%
Shoplifting54.3825.00%
Other theft33.130.00%
Public order31.880.00%
Burglary31.880.00%
Other crime21.880.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.77-41.67%
Shoplifting44.38-20.00%
Public order32.50-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.88-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1221.9020.00%
Vehicle crime87.51-50.00%
Shoplifting55.0166.67%
Public order43.13-20.00%
Burglary32.50-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1633.80700.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.01-28.57%
Public order56.26400.00%
Burglary53.1366.67%
Other crime43.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5050.00%
Other theft31.88-25.00%
Shoplifting31.880.00%
Drugs21.880.00%
Bicycle theft11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.760.00%
Other theft43.130.00%
Burglary32.500.00%
Drugs21.880.00%
Vehicle crime21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 202414
April 20249
March 202417
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 202312
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 69 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 202413
December 20233
November 20238
October 202316
September 20232

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20234

A total of 3 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
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 202411
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20249
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20248
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Clifford View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Warren Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Riverside Villas
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Temple Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Woodcock Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Sparable Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Brook Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Emblem Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Acme Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Burkill Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Manygates Crescent
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Pretoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Portobello Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1