KINGS CLOSE, WF5 8QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8QU

KINGS CLOSE, WF5 8QU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.96 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8QU 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 8QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8QU, encompassing approximately 3827 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF5 8QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity View with total crimes: 4
  • Ashbrook Close with total crimes: 2
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 2

KINGS CLOSE, WF5 8QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences104.96-37.50%
Public order32.610.00%
Shoplifting20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.180.00%
Public order31.0550.00%
Other crime30.7850.00%
Shoplifting30.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Burglary20.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences249.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.270.00%
Other crime21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.329.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.14100.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Shoplifting30.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.78100.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.79-8.33%
Shoplifting42.870.00%
Public order31.05200.00%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-60.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.1933.33%
Vehicle crime93.14125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.35-16.67%
Burglary41.310.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.5733.33%
Vehicle crime41.050.00%
Burglary41.050.00%
Shoplifting31.050.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.23100.00%
Burglary41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.050.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Public order20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.05-81.25%
Criminal damage and arson30.7850.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.18300.00%
Burglary31.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-33.33%
Other theft20.520.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.05-20.00%
Public order42.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0550.00%
Shoplifting30.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Drugs20.52100.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.32-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour62.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.520.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Bicycle theft20.520.00%
Other crime20.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences268.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202424
June 202412
May 202411
April 202412
March 20249
February 20246
January 20243
December 202316
November 20238
October 202310
September 202326

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20246
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
January 20244
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Trinity View
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Ashbrook Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Love Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Bridle Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Naylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Kingsway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Highfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wells Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Laurel Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wilman Post
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pildacre Brow
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1