THE HAWTHORNS, WF5 0BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0BH

THE HAWTHORNS, WF5 0BH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.24 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 169 crimes and a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF5 0BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0BH, encompassing approximately 2671 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 0BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Valley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Grove with total crimes: 2

THE HAWTHORNS, WF5 0BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.24-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.50200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.120.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.24400.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.8725.00%
Vehicle crime11.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.25-55.56%
Public order11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.61-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour43.370.00%
Vehicle crime11.50-66.67%
Public order10.37-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.49160.00%
Vehicle crime34.87200.00%
Public order21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.99-66.67%
Public order11.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.86400.00%
Public order25.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.62-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.120.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.99166.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.9950.00%
Vehicle crime21.12100.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-50.00%
Public order10.37-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.49-50.00%
Public order31.12200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.12100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.740.00%
Drugs12.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Public order10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
March 202413
February 20245
January 202415
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF5 0BH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. King Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Valley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Willow Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lionel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Green Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Greystones Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sowood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Charlotte Grove
    Total1
    Public order1