WF5 9AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9AX

WF5 9AX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9AX 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 9AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9AX, encompassing approximately 838 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pickering Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Chidswell Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Pickering Lane with total crimes: 1

WF5 9AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.16200.00%
Public order13.580.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.39-66.67%
Other theft11.190.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.58200.00%
Vehicle crime13.580.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.74-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.770.00%
Drugs12.390.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.19-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.90400.00%
Vehicle crime45.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.77200.00%
Burglary13.58-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary511.93400.00%
Other theft25.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-50.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order311.93200.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

In January 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 behaviour29.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.390.00%
Public order12.390.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Burglary11.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 arson210.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Burglary12.390.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Drugs11.190.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences27.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.39100.00%
Public order12.39-50.00%
Burglary11.190.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.550.00%
Public order23.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.190.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.190.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20244
October 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pickering Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chidswell Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Pickering Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bridle Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Pickersgill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1