WF5 0TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 0TA

WF5 0TA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This WF5 0TA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF5 0TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 0TA, encompassing approximately 3510 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF5 0TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swincroft with total crimes: 3
  • Greystones Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Hinchcliffe Avenue with total crimes: 2

WF5 0TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.71-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85100.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Public order10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.12125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.56500.00%
Vehicle crime41.71300.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Public order20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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 offences42.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Other crime10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.270.00%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%
Public order20.57100.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In March 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 offences83.9933.33%
Other theft22.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences62.85-62.50%
Other crime11.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.27220.00%
Public order24.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.13-72.22%
Vehicle crime21.42100.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.280.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.9828.57%
Public order25.13-50.00%
Drugs20.57100.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.990.00%
Public order41.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20232

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20248
February 20246
January 202416
December 20235
November 202318
October 202314

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Swincroft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Greystones Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hinchcliffe Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Broadacre Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Broadwell Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Mapplewell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Broadowler Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Calverts Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. The Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Fairfield Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Georgia Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lombardi Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Sunnydale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Athold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1