RUNTLINGS LANE, WF5 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8JL

RUNTLINGS LANE, WF5 8JL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8JL, encompassing approximately 1568 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8JL 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
  • Sanford Court with total crimes: 1

RUNTLINGS LANE, WF5 8JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.65-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences54.46-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour13.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3714.29%
Other theft15.100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.7440.00%
Vehicle crime14.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.650.00%
Public order23.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.01-28.57%
Other theft23.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Public order10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0116.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.74100.00%
Vehicle crime23.820.00%
Drugs11.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.55-40.00%
Other theft11.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.46-16.67%
Public order23.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.7420.00%
Vehicle crime13.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.460.00%
Other crime13.190.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
September 20231

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

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

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

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

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232

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 1 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF5 8JL 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. Sanford Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dearden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Westfield Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Headlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wells Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1