WF1 5QJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.77 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5QJ 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 5QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5QJ, encompassing approximately 1603 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 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 41.77 | -13.04% |
| Public order | 10 | 12.47 | 42.86% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 6.23 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 5.61 | -71.43% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 4.99 | 400.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.12 | -20.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.49 | -40.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.87 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.25 | -50.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.62 | -75.00% |
In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 28 | 61.73 | 33.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 17.46 | 155.56% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 14.34 | 9.09% |
| Public order | 7 | 7.48 | -46.15% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.36 | -28.57% |
| Drugs | 5 | 3.12 | 400.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 2.49 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.49 | 100.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 2.49 | 100.00% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.25 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.62 | -80.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.62 | -80.00% |
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 49.26 | 75.00% |
| Public order | 13 | 13.09 | 85.71% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 8.11 | 22.22% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 6.86 | 12.50% |
| Other theft | 7 | 5.61 | 600.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 4.36 | 150.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.12 | -44.44% |
| Other crime | 2 | 3.12 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.25 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.62 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 12 | 34.92 | -42.86% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 7.48 | 125.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 5.61 | -55.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 5.61 | -57.89% |
| Public order | 7 | 4.99 | 40.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 4.36 | 300.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 2.49 | -33.33% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.25 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.62 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.62 | -66.67% |
In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 21 | 54.24 | -34.38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 20 | 13.09 | 81.82% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 12.47 | 35.71% |
| Robbery | 5 | 11.85 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 3.12 | -61.54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.12 | 300.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.49 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 32 | 53.62 | 10.34% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 19.95 | -6.67% |
| Public order | 13 | 8.73 | 44.44% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 6.86 | 25.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.12 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.49 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.25 | -85.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.62 | -50.00% |
In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 29 | 55.49 | -6.45% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 18.08 | -11.76% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 | 9.35 | -8.33% |
| Public order | 9 | 6.86 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 7 | 5.61 | 600.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 4.36 | 500.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.74 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 2.49 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.87 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.25 | -50.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 31 | 54.24 | 29.17% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 19.33 | 13.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12 | 10.60 | 140.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 7.48 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 4.99 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 3.74 | 300.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 2.49 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.49 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.62 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.62 | -85.71% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 24 | 50.50 | 50.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 14.96 | 25.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 9.35 | -7.69% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 7.48 | 133.33% |
| Other theft | 5 | 4.36 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.12 | 33.33% |
| Drugs | 3 | 2.49 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.87 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.62 | -85.71% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 16 | 44.89 | 14.29% |
| Public order | 13 | 9.98 | 116.67% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 8.11 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 7 | 7.48 | 75.00% |
| Robbery | 7 | 4.36 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 4.36 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 3.12 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.87 | -81.82% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 14 | 36.16 | -41.67% |
| Drugs | 11 | 8.73 | 175.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 6.86 | -52.63% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.61 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.74 | -28.57% |
| Other theft | 4 | 3.12 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.49 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.87 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 24 | 47.39 | 84.62% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 14.96 | 46.15% |
| Public order | 7 | 11.85 | -30.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 4.36 | -22.22% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.36 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 4 | 3.74 | -63.64% |
| Other theft | 4 | 2.49 | 33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 2.49 | -66.67% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.25 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 44.89 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 11 | 8.11 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 10 | 6.86 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 6.23 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 5.61 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.74 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 2.49 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.87 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.62 | 0.00% |
A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 12 |
| July 2024 | 11 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 20 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 11 |
| February 2024 | 12 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 5 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 5 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 3 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 8 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 10 |
| August 2024 | 7 |
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 7 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| January 2024 | 12 |
| December 2023 | 13 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 7 |
| September 2023 | 10 |
A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 1 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
A total of 193 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 20 |
| August 2024 | 23 |
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 14 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 17 |
| January 2024 | 15 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 19 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 55 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 11 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 11 |
A total of 273 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 32 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 28 |
| July 2024 | 21 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 21 |
| April 2024 | 32 |
| March 2024 | 29 |
| February 2024 | 31 |
| January 2024 | 24 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 24 |
| September 2023 | 13 |
A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 7 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 5QJ postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |