WF5 8QX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8QX

WF5 8QX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8QX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF5 8QX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8QX, encompassing approximately 1344 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8QX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marlborough Street with total crimes: 3
  • Sunnybank Street with total crimes: 1
  • Wells Court with total crimes: 1

WF5 8QX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.21-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour13.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.4414.29%
Other theft15.950.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6940.00%
Vehicle crime15.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

In April 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 offences58.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-50.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Public order10.740.00%
Other theft10.74-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.18-28.57%
Other theft23.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Public order10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1816.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Robbery10.740.00%

In January 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 offences66.69100.00%
Vehicle crime24.460.00%
Drugs11.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.97-25.00%
Other theft12.230.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.72-33.33%
Public order12.970.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences66.6950.00%
Vehicle crime14.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.4633.33%
Other crime12.970.00%
Other theft10.740.00%

In August 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 offences35.21-66.67%
Public order22.23100.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.920.00%
Public order16.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%
Other crime10.740.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20233
July 20239

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Marlborough Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Sunnybank Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wells Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Heather View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Runtlings Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1