OWL LANE, WF5 9AU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9AU

OWL LANE, WF5 9AU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.19 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9AU 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 9AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9AU, encompassing approximately 530 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Court with total crimes: 2
  • Amberwood Chase with total crimes: 1
  • Pickering Drive with total crimes: 1

OWL LANE, WF5 9AU 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences313.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.650.00%
Public order13.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.65-33.33%
Public order13.770.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.65200.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences211.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.880.00%
Public order11.880.00%
Drugs11.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson630.14100.00%
Burglary411.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.540.00%
Vehicle crime15.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.880.00%
Other theft11.880.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson313.19200.00%
Public order25.65100.00%
Other theft13.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.88-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences211.30-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.770.00%
Public order11.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.770.00%
Public order11.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20244

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hawthorn Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Amberwood Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Pickering Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chidswell Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Pickering Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1