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

Overview of Crime in WF5 8JF

WESTFIELD STREET, WF5 8JF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8JF 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 8JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8JF, encompassing approximately 2055 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • West View with total crimes: 3
  • Runtlings Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Ventnor Way with total crimes: 1

WESTFIELD STREET, WF5 8JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.46-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.35-36.36%
Public order13.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7857.14%
Other theft25.35100.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3316.67%
Other crime23.41100.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.78-33.33%
Public order32.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.270.00%
Vehicle crime24.380.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.970.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3028.57%
Anti-social behaviour24.380.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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 offences75.8475.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.92-42.86%
Other theft11.950.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.840.00%
Public order23.41100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.8416.67%
Public order13.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.870.00%
Other theft32.920.00%
Other crime11.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 202411
May 20247
April 20246
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. West View
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Runtlings Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ventnor Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sanford Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Dearden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Westfield Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Headlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wells Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1