SPA CROFT ROAD, WF5 0EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0EU

SPA CROFT ROAD, WF5 0EU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.01 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0EU 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 0EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0EU, encompassing approximately 1995 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF5 0EU 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

SPA CROFT ROAD, WF5 0EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.01-16.67%
Public order32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5120.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.01100.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.52-37.50%
Public order32.51200.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Shoplifting21.00100.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.51100.00%
Other theft14.01-50.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.02-63.64%
Public order32.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5050.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.52120.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.510.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.51-58.33%
Other theft22.510.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.01300.00%
Drugs16.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.5150.00%
Public order31.50200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.50-25.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.51-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-50.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.0257.14%
Anti-social behaviour45.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.00200.00%
Other theft21.50100.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0240.00%
Public order33.510.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 202411
January 20245
December 202312
November 20233
October 20234
September 202311
August 20237
July 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
August 20232

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
December 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF5 0EU 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. St John'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St John'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parkfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elder Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1