WF5 8PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8PN

WF5 8PN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.89 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8PN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF5 8PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8PN, encompassing approximately 2046 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Wells Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Ventnor Way with total crimes: 1
  • Queen'S Terrace with total crimes: 1

WF5 8PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences44.890.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.82300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

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 offences65.38-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.930.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3312.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.40200.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3333.33%
Other crime23.91100.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-50.00%

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 offences66.84-50.00%
Public order32.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.2620.00%
Vehicle crime25.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Public order20.98100.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences107.8242.86%
Anti-social behaviour24.890.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3875.00%
Vehicle crime23.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

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 offences42.44-50.00%
Other theft11.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.3533.33%
Public order23.91100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences65.380.00%
Vehicle crime22.93100.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%

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 offences65.860.00%
Other theft32.930.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20249
May 20248
April 20246
March 202412
February 202410
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. West Wells Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ventnor Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Queen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Priory Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Headlands Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wells Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Heather View
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Runtlings Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Headlands Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1