WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF5 9AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9AQ

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF5 9AQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.27 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9AQ 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 9AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9AQ, encompassing approximately 403 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Keys with total crimes: 9
  • B6129 with total crimes: 1
  • Wakefield Road with total crimes: 1

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF5 9AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft327.2750.00%
Vehicle crime27.44100.00%
Public order24.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.960.00%
Other crime12.480.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson314.880.00%
Other theft27.440.00%
Vehicle crime14.960.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.960.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.400.00%
Other crime14.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.480.00%
Public order12.480.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson214.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.960.00%
Other crime12.480.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.440.00%
Other crime14.960.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime212.400.00%
Other theft14.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.480.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour17.440.00%
Drugs12.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.480.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.960.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order212.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.480.00%
Vehicle crime12.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.480.00%

In September 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs19.920.00%
Other theft12.480.00%
Vehicle crime12.480.00%
Public order12.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF5 9AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cross Keys
    Total9
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. B6129
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1