DEVON GROVE, WF5 8QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8QY

DEVON GROVE, WF5 8QY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8QY 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 8QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8QY, encompassing approximately 901 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • West View with total crimes: 3
  • Runtlings Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Marlborough Street with total crimes: 1

DEVON GROVE, WF5 8QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.10-25.00%
Other crime23.330.00%
Other theft22.220.00%
Vehicle crime12.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.55-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour14.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.7716.67%

In May 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 offences67.7720.00%
Vehicle crime16.660.00%

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 offences511.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.22-50.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%

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 offences511.100.00%
Other theft25.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Public order12.220.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.99-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Robbery11.110.00%

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 offences69.99100.00%
Vehicle crime26.660.00%
Drugs12.220.00%

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 offences34.44-25.00%
Other theft13.330.00%

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 offences45.55-33.33%
Public order14.440.00%

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 offences69.99100.00%
Vehicle crime16.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.550.00%
Other crime13.330.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. West View
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Runtlings Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Marlborough Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Westfield Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Headlands Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wells Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1