SOWOOD AVENUE, WF5 0DB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0DB

SOWOOD AVENUE, WF5 0DB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.80 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0DB 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 0DB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0DB, encompassing approximately 2081 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 0DB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horbury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Green Park Avenue with total crimes: 1

SOWOOD AVENUE, WF5 0DB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.80150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.400.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.77500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.92-33.33%
Public order10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.32200.00%
Public order11.44-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.73200.00%
Public order24.32100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.88-75.00%
Public order11.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.65500.00%
Public order25.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.92-75.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

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 offences86.73166.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.8450.00%
Vehicle crime21.44100.00%
Public order10.96-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.800.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
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 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20249
March 20249
February 20243
January 202412
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 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

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Horbury Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Willow Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Green Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Greystones Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. East View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sowood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1