WESTWOOD ROAD, WF5 0NN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0NN

WESTWOOD ROAD, WF5 0NN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.83 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0NN 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 0NN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0NN, encompassing approximately 2780 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF5 0NN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lombardi Court with total crimes: 3
  • Fairfield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Queen'S Drive with total crimes: 2

WESTWOOD ROAD, WF5 0NN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.83-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.52300.00%
Vehicle crime31.44200.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.39-27.27%
Robbery12.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%
Burglary10.36-50.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.1922.22%
Criminal damage and arson53.96400.00%
Burglary21.800.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In May 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 offences97.55-10.00%
Public order33.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Shoplifting20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.19400.00%
Public order33.600.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Other theft10.72-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Shoplifting10.360.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.44200.00%
Public order31.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.08-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2771.43%
Criminal damage and arson34.3250.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.68-41.67%
Other theft22.52100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.110.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Other theft20.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.11-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour42.88100.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.080.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 20242
February 202412
January 20247
December 202312
November 20238
October 20238
September 202313

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lombardi Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fairfield Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Queen'S Drive
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Broadwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St John'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Teall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Roundwood Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Greenfield Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. St Aiden'S Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Fairfield Mount
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Sunnydale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Westwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Athold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1