TOWNGATE, WF5 0QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0QD

TOWNGATE, WF5 0QD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.99 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0QD 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 0QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0QD, encompassing approximately 2253 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 0QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Parade with total crimes: 2
  • Queen'S Drive with total crimes: 1
  • St John'S Close with total crimes: 1

TOWNGATE, WF5 0QD 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 Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.990.00%
Robbery12.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.22200.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences57.990.00%
Public order32.220.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%

In April 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 offences57.1066.67%
Public order32.220.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Other crime20.89100.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.77-62.50%
Public order31.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4360.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.550.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

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 offences53.99-28.57%
Other theft22.220.00%
Public order20.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8816.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Other crime10.44-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.2150.00%
Public order22.66-33.33%
Other crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In October 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 offences45.32-50.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.3214.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.550.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.8875.00%
Public order13.110.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In July 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 offences43.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.770.00%
Public order11.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20248
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20234
September 20238
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
September 20232

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
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
August 20231
July 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 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
July 20233

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
October 20231
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 0QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. South Parade
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Queen'S Drive
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 3. St John'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St John'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queen'S Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Westwood Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. The Wheatings
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Hinchcliffe Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1