THE WHEATINGS, WF5 0QQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0QQ

THE WHEATINGS, WF5 0QQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0QQ 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 0QQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0QQ, encompassing approximately 2715 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: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 0QQ 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

THE WHEATINGS, WF5 0QQ 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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.00-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.58200.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Other theft10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.7914.29%
Anti-social behaviour12.950.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In June 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 offences75.52-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.58300.00%
Other theft21.47100.00%
Burglary20.740.00%

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 offences87.7333.33%
Public order32.950.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.740.00%
Shoplifting20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences66.26100.00%
Public order32.2150.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences34.42-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Public order20.74100.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.9444.44%
Criminal damage and arson44.790.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.16-10.00%
Other theft23.310.00%
Public order20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In December 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 offences105.52-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson23.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.36-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour24.05-33.33%
Public order20.74-33.33%
Other crime20.740.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Burglary10.74-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.3133.33%
Burglary35.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Public order31.10200.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences126.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.420.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 202413
January 20249
December 202310
November 202311
October 202316
September 202312

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 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

A total of 2 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
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 0QQ 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. Spring View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Broadgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Broadacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broadwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sunnydale Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. St John'S Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. St Aiden'S Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. South Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Sunnydale Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Westwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Athold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1