DIMPLE WELLS LANE, WF5 8RN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 8RN

DIMPLE WELLS LANE, WF5 8RN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.72 per 1,000 population. This WF5 8RN 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 8RN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 8RN, encompassing approximately 2422 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 8RN Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Wells Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • The Green with total crimes: 1
  • Queen'S Terrace with total crimes: 1

DIMPLE WELLS LANE, WF5 8RN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.95300.00%
Vehicle crime31.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.24-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.3740.00%
Vehicle crime32.89200.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.95-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.06300.00%
Vehicle crime11.65-75.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.37200.00%
Vehicle crime42.48300.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.83-66.67%
Public order10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.61-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.890.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.1360.00%
Other crime13.300.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.30400.00%
Vehicle crime22.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.9533.33%
Drugs13.300.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.24100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.300.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20231
November 20238
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Wells Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. The Green
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Queen'S Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Priory Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wells Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Heather View
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Healey Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Healey Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1