TOWNGATE, WF5 0PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0PY

TOWNGATE, WF5 0PY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.48 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0PY 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 0PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0PY, encompassing approximately 2455 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 0PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Littlefield Road with total crimes: 3
  • Spring View with total crimes: 2
  • Littlefield Grove with total crimes: 1

TOWNGATE, WF5 0PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences44.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.04100.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.70-25.00%
Other theft22.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.29166.67%
Other theft23.260.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.85-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In February 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 offences77.3316.67%
Other theft22.850.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.6750.00%
Vehicle crime22.44100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences44.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6350.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.70-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.1870.00%
Burglary26.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences106.52233.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.26-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.810.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.890.00%
Public order32.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
October 202317
September 202310
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Littlefield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Spring View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Littlefield Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Fellowsides Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sunnydale Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Queen'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Wheatings
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hinchcliffe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1