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

Overview of Crime in WF5 8LQ

BROOMCROFT ROAD, WF5 8LQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8LQ 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 8LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8LQ, encompassing approximately 2299 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 (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 3
  • Valley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Grove with total crimes: 2

BROOMCROFT ROAD, WF5 8LQ 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 crime46.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.22150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.78600.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.87-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

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 offences65.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.61300.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences96.52-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.91300.00%
Vehicle crime11.74-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.4450.00%
Public order45.22300.00%
Vehicle crime31.740.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.35-38.46%
Public order13.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.70333.33%
Burglary25.65100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In December 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 offences33.04-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.30-33.33%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences86.96100.00%
Vehicle crime33.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.0933.33%
Vehicle crime31.74200.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.780.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 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 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 202412
February 20248
January 202413
December 20233
November 20238
October 20234
September 20233

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 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. King Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Valley Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Willow Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lionel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dimple Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Grove Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Queen'S Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Healey Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Green Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greystones Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1