WF1 5SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5SU

WF1 5SU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of April 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.91 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5SU 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 5SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5SU, encompassing approximately 83 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF1 5SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Black Road with total crimes: 1

WF1 5SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences111.91-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences235.730.00%
Other crime123.820.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson111.910.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson111.910.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order123.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.910.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour123.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in April 2024

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

  • 1. Black Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1