SOUTHDALE GARDENS, WF5 8BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8BB

SOUTHDALE GARDENS, WF5 8BB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8BB 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 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8BB, encompassing approximately 3140 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

WF5 8BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Station Road with total crimes: 4

SOUTHDALE GARDENS, WF5 8BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.10175.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.50-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences72.23-12.50%
Vehicle crime52.23150.00%
Other theft21.59-33.33%
Drugs20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.83350.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.87-27.27%
Shoplifting42.55100.00%
Other theft31.27-50.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-60.00%
Other crime20.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.8310.00%
Other theft63.500.00%
Vehicle crime51.91400.00%
Other crime41.590.00%
Shoplifting21.27-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.32-85.71%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1211.46300.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.82-28.57%
Public order73.1875.00%
Shoplifting52.23400.00%
Burglary11.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.460.00%
Vehicle crime41.27300.00%
Public order41.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Shoplifting10.96-66.67%
Other crime10.32-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.1927.27%
Other theft44.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.270.00%
Shoplifting31.27-62.50%
Other crime30.96200.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Public order10.32-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.8322.22%
Shoplifting83.5033.33%
Public order52.55-16.67%
Other theft41.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.64-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.78-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour72.87-12.50%
Public order62.2320.00%
Shoplifting61.91-57.14%
Vehicle crime41.91300.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.92-23.81%
Shoplifting145.10133.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.46-20.00%
Public order52.55-16.67%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.32-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.5290.91%
Anti-social behaviour106.6966.67%
Public order63.18100.00%
Shoplifting61.91100.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5110.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.50100.00%
Shoplifting31.9150.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Public order30.96-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson20.96-33.33%
Burglary10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.55-56.52%
Public order83.18-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Shoplifting20.96-85.71%
Other theft20.64-33.33%
Theft from the person10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.320.00%
Public order146.690.00%
Shoplifting144.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.460.00%
Robbery31.270.00%
Vehicle crime30.960.00%
Other theft30.960.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Theft from the person20.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20249
May 20242
April 202412
March 20243
February 20244
December 20237
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236
August 20233
July 202321

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20236
November 202314
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232
July 202314

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 202414
February 202414
January 202411
December 20239
November 202316
October 202321
September 202311
August 202310
July 202323

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233
August 20238
July 202314

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 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
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF5 8BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Union Street
    Total13
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Littlefield Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ventnor Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Valley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Fellowsides Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sunnydale Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Broomcroft Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Guildford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dimple Wells Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Sunnybank Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Heather View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1