WF5 0NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0NU

WF5 0NU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.29 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0NU 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 0NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0NU, encompassing approximately 2467 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF5 0NU area, explore the WF5 0NU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF5 0NU 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 0NU 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.29-12.50%
Public order32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.24300.00%
Burglary21.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In May 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 offences88.1114.29%
Public order33.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.810.00%
Shoplifting20.81100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences75.6775.00%
Public order32.840.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.29-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62200.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

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 offences53.65-58.33%
Other theft22.03100.00%
Public order20.810.00%

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 offences126.89200.00%
Drugs14.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences45.27-33.33%
Public order31.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.27-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour42.430.00%
Other theft11.62-50.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1344.44%
Anti-social behaviour45.27300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences97.70200.00%
Public order33.65200.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Public order10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 202312
November 20234
October 20236
September 202313
August 20239
July 20233

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

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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20234
August 20231
July 20238

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
September 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
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 3 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
October 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 0NU 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. Queen'S Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. St John'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St John'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parkfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Elder Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wilson Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Queen'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Westwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. The Wheatings
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Hinchcliffe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1