WF5 9AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9AW

WF5 9AW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.24 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9AW 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 9AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9AW, encompassing approximately 707 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • B6129 with total crimes: 1
  • Spring View with total crimes: 1
  • Wakefield Road with total crimes: 1

WF5 9AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime24.24100.00%
Public order12.830.00%

In July 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 offences25.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.48100.00%
Other theft12.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Public order11.410.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.830.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.410.00%

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 crime25.650.00%
Other crime12.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%

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 crime27.070.00%
Other theft12.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.410.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime22.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour14.240.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.410.00%

In October 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.410.00%

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
Drugs14.240.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 8 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. B6129
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Spring View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 3. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1