HEADLANDS PARK, WF5 8RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8RB

HEADLANDS PARK, WF5 8RB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.73 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8RB 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 8RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8RB, encompassing approximately 1903 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 (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WF5 8RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Wells Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Horton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Headlands Park with total crimes: 1

HEADLANDS PARK, WF5 8RB 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 offences44.730.00%
Public order22.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.63-50.00%
Other crime22.100.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05100.00%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.41100.00%
Other theft26.310.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

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 offences63.680.00%
Vehicle crime13.15-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.93-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.05100.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8814.29%
Other theft24.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.8816.67%
Burglary33.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Robbery11.050.00%

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 offences66.3150.00%
Vehicle crime23.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.73-33.33%
Burglary22.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Other theft11.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.78-25.00%
Public order23.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

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
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Wells Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Horton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Headlands Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wells Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Runtlings Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Headlands Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Wilman Post
    Total1
    Other crime1