HOLME LEAS DRIVE, WF5 8DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8DS

HOLME LEAS DRIVE, WF5 8DS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8DS 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 8DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8DS, encompassing approximately 2576 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pildacre Brow with total crimes: 13
  • Pildacre Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Hazel Crescent with total crimes: 3

HOLME LEAS DRIVE, WF5 8DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.8728.57%
Other crime26.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Public order20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.2640.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.4366.67%
Burglary31.940.00%
Public order31.1650.00%
Other crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.9366.67%
Vehicle crime53.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.94-50.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.9320.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime52.3366.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.94-33.33%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5428.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.94200.00%
Vehicle crime31.160.00%
Burglary11.16-75.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1540.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7220.00%
Burglary42.330.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.05-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour51.9466.67%
Vehicle crime11.940.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7622.22%
Anti-social behaviour34.27-57.14%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 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 offences99.32-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour73.490.00%
Public order32.720.00%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.600.00%
Other crime32.720.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.48183.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.6016.67%
Public order12.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.33-53.85%
Other theft32.33200.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1310.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.110.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20237
October 20237
September 20237
August 20236
July 202313

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20233
August 20231

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202414
May 202410
April 20246
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 202311
November 20239
October 202317
September 202317
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
December 20232
October 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Pildacre Brow
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences11
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Pildacre Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Hazel Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Hazel Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Meadowgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ashbrook Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cross Ryecroft Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Crown Point Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cedar Drive
    Total1
    Public order1