BROOMCROFT ROAD, WF5 8LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8LH

BROOMCROFT ROAD, WF5 8LH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.33 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8LH 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 8LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8LH, encompassing approximately 2250 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Valley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Lionel Street with total crimes: 1

BROOMCROFT ROAD, WF5 8LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.780.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In July 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 offences65.33500.00%
Vehicle crime22.67100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.44400.00%
Vehicle crime12.22-75.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.33200.00%
Vehicle crime42.67300.00%
Other theft11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.67100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.89-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Other crime10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.0014.29%
Vehicle crime33.550.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.55-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.110.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.78900.00%
Vehicle crime14.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.89-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.44-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.5566.67%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.89200.00%
Vehicle crime21.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20248
February 20247
January 202410
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Valley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Willow Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Lionel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Dimple Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Grove Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Queen'S Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Southdale Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Healey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Green Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1