WF1 5QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5QE

WF1 5QE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.86 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5QE 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 5QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5QE, encompassing approximately 1392 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WF1 5QE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Crescent with total crimes: 6
  • Clifford Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Sparable Lane with total crimes: 5

WF1 5QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.8627.27%
Public order410.06-33.33%
Shoplifting32.87-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-40.00%
Other theft22.160.00%
Robbery21.440.00%
Bicycle theft21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.17-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour77.90600.00%
Public order65.03-25.00%
Shoplifting54.31-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.590.00%
Bicycle theft23.590.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Other crime21.44100.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.4580.00%
Public order812.93700.00%
Shoplifting85.7533.33%
Burglary25.75100.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%
Drugs10.72-66.67%
Other crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.42-37.50%
Shoplifting67.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime54.31150.00%
Drugs33.59-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16100.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.72-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1628.02100.00%
Shoplifting811.4914.29%
Public order45.75300.00%
Drugs42.870.00%
Vehicle crime22.87-33.33%
Robbery11.440.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.83-27.27%
Shoplifting75.7540.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.03150.00%
Vehicle crime33.59-57.14%
Other crime22.160.00%
Burglary11.44-66.67%
Public order10.72-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.8657.14%
Vehicle crime77.90250.00%
Shoplifting55.0325.00%
Public order33.5950.00%
Burglary32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Drugs11.440.00%

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 offences712.93-50.00%
Shoplifting45.03-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8750.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Public order21.44-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.9940.00%
Shoplifting510.0666.67%
Public order33.59-25.00%
Burglary32.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Vehicle crime21.44-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson21.440.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1135.201000.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.90-37.50%
Other crime57.180.00%
Public order43.5933.33%
Burglary42.87-33.33%
Shoplifting32.870.00%
Drugs22.160.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.44100.00%
Theft from the person21.44100.00%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.9945.45%
Burglary611.49200.00%
Public order34.31-57.14%
Other theft22.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.42-35.29%
Public order77.90133.33%
Shoplifting45.0333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.870.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1727.300.00%
Public order312.210.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Shoplifting32.160.00%
Drugs22.160.00%
Burglary21.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.440.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232
October 202311
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202411
May 202418
April 202410
March 202416
February 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 202314
October 202310
September 202316
August 202311
July 202317

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 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 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 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20234
September 20236
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
October 20232
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Brook Crescent
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Clifford Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sparable Lane
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clifford View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Manygates Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Manygates Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Warren Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Kimberley Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Princess Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Burkill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Emblem Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Portobello Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Riverside Villas
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Hastings Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Hastings Grove
    Total1
    Public order1