WESTFIELD STREET, WF5 8JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8JE

WESTFIELD STREET, WF5 8JE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.49 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8JE 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 8JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8JE, encompassing approximately 2310 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • West Wells Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Horton Street with total crimes: 2

WESTFIELD STREET, WF5 8JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4966.67%
Shoplifting32.16200.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-57.14%
Other crime21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.06-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Shoplifting10.87-50.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5262.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.630.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3614.29%
Anti-social behaviour23.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Public order10.87-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.22-22.22%
Public order33.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.220.00%
Public order33.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Other theft20.870.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences97.7928.57%
Burglary23.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.1940.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.33-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.160.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0614.29%
Public order23.46100.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.030.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. West Wells Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Horton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Old Church Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Ventnor Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Queen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Priory Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Headlands Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wells Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Heather View
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Runtlings Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Headlands Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1