THE HIGHLANDS, WF5 8LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8LD

THE HIGHLANDS, WF5 8LD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8LD 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 8LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8LD, encompassing approximately 1991 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pildacre Croft with total crimes: 4
  • Marlborough Street with total crimes: 3
  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 2

THE HIGHLANDS, WF5 8LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.03-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour14.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.04116.67%
Public order16.530.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences63.520.00%
Vehicle crime13.01-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.01200.00%
Vehicle crime31.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.0250.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.02200.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-33.33%
Robbery11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.5320.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0150.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.02-16.67%
Burglary22.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.53-33.33%
Public order43.010.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.52300.00%
Vehicle crime12.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.0250.00%
Other theft23.010.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.02-60.00%
Public order22.01100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.020.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20234
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202413
May 20246
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20236
August 20234
July 202310

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 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
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Pildacre Croft
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Marlborough Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Wesley Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sunnybank Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wells Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Runtlings Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1