WF5 0DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0DT

WF5 0DT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.06 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0DT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF5 0DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0DT, encompassing approximately 2968 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF5 0DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leopold Street with total crimes: 2
  • South Parade with total crimes: 2
  • Barmby Crescent with total crimes: 2

WF5 0DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.06-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.01200.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.7422.22%
Public order33.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.7212.50%
Public order33.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.08-27.27%
Public order32.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.010.00%
Other theft31.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7310.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.7150.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.40-23.08%
Vehicle crime23.370.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.068.33%
Burglary14.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0920.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.04100.00%
Drugs21.35100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.40-9.09%
Vehicle crime23.37100.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.08-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.72-33.33%
Public order20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202411
May 202411
April 20249
March 20248
February 202411
January 202410
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310
September 202311
August 202314
July 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Leopold Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. South Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Barmby Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Fairfield Mount
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Audrey Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dunstan Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Saville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grange Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St John'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St John'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lombardi Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Queen'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Westwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1