WHITLEY SPRING CRESCENT, WF5 0RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0RF

WHITLEY SPRING CRESCENT, WF5 0RF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.74 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0RF 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 0RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0RF, encompassing approximately 1477 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 0RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • B6129 with total crimes: 1
  • Spring View with total crimes: 1
  • Broadgate with total crimes: 1

WHITLEY SPRING CRESCENT, WF5 0RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences34.7450.00%
Vehicle crime22.03100.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.35-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.090.00%
Other theft22.030.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.35-50.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Other crime21.35100.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.060.00%
Other crime12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime36.77200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.68-66.67%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.03-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.68-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In November 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 offences46.09-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour32.71200.00%
Public order22.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4850.00%
Burglary26.090.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.800.00%
Drugs24.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. B6129
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Spring View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Broadgate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Broadacre Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Broadwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Athold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1