PILDACRE BROW, WF5 8QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8QS

PILDACRE BROW, WF5 8QS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.50 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8QS 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 8QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8QS, encompassing approximately 2571 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Horton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Ashbrook Close with total crimes: 2
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 2

PILDACRE BROW, WF5 8QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences63.50-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.330.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.500.00%
Public order31.56200.00%
Burglary31.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.7887.50%
Public order15.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.22300.00%
Public order33.1150.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.78-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-88.89%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime97.78200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.500.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Other theft11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.61-20.00%
Burglary31.56-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary54.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.940.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-88.89%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.50100.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.44-42.86%
Public order31.560.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.720.00%
Other crime21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20249
March 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202415
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20239
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Horton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ashbrook Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Love Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Laurel Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Wilman Post
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Pildacre Brow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1