BRIARY CLOSE, WF1 5TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 5TS

BRIARY CLOSE, WF1 5TS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.28 per 1,000 population. This WF1 5TS 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 5TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 5TS, encompassing approximately 2410 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-55.88% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 5TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • St Catherine Street with total crimes: 4
  • Ashdown Road with total crimes: 3

BRIARY CLOSE, WF1 5TS 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 Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.28-55.88%
Theft from the person26.220.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Public order20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Drugs20.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-33.33%
Other crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.83-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.996.25%
Other theft414.110.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24200.00%
Theft from the person21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Other crime20.830.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.2614.29%
Other theft413.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-95.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.89-3.45%
Anti-social behaviour2011.62300.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.3050.00%
Other theft21.24-50.00%
Robbery20.830.00%
Theft from the person20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.1631.82%
Public order712.03250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.90150.00%
Other theft42.0733.33%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary10.83-75.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.6046.67%
Burglary49.130.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Shoplifting10.830.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.11-28.57%
Burglary46.220.00%
Public order31.6650.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.8640.00%
Possession of weapons28.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.83-60.00%
Drugs20.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-71.43%
Public order20.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.69-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.22133.33%
Vehicle crime52.90150.00%
Burglary22.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-60.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.30-54.55%
Shoplifting32.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.30120.00%
Other theft34.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Drugs10.83-80.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.40-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour86.64300.00%
Public order63.3250.00%
Drugs52.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.070.00%
Burglary42.07100.00%
Vehicle crime31.66200.00%
Other theft31.24-25.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.130.00%
Public order42.070.00%
Other theft41.660.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202434
July 202432
June 202428
May 202429
April 202422
March 202415
February 202421
January 202415
December 202320
November 202320
October 202316
September 202322

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 202311
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202420
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Charles Avenue
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. St Catherine Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Ashdown Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
  • 4. Frederick Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Newland Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bowman Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Back Gordon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maybush Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakenshaw Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Warwick Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Briary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1