QUEENS DRIVE, WF5 9BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9BE

QUEENS DRIVE, WF5 9BE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.39 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9BE 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 9BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9BE, encompassing approximately 465 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF5 9BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Roundwood Crescent with total crimes: 4

QUEENS DRIVE, WF5 9BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences634.39-40.00%
Other theft312.90-25.00%
Public order36.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.450.00%
Other crime14.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.15-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1064.48-37.50%
Public order921.49200.00%
Other theft419.3433.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.450.00%
Burglary14.300.00%
Shoplifting12.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1658.0345.45%
Other theft334.39-50.00%
Public order36.45200.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.30100.00%
Robbery14.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1147.2937.50%
Other theft623.64100.00%
Burglary112.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.15-75.00%
Public order12.15-66.67%
Shoplifting12.15-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences849.4414.29%
Criminal damage and arson417.20300.00%
Shoplifting48.600.00%
Other theft38.60-25.00%
Public order36.45200.00%
Robbery16.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences749.4416.67%
Other theft415.050.00%
Shoplifting48.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.60-25.00%
Public order16.45-83.33%
Robbery12.150.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.150.00%
Vehicle crime12.150.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order651.59200.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.90-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour412.9033.33%
Other theft48.6033.33%
Burglary18.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.15-66.67%
Other crime12.150.00%
Vehicle crime12.15-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting758.03600.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.05-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour315.050.00%
Other theft36.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.4550.00%
Public order26.45-60.00%
Vehicle crime24.30100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1564.4887.50%
Other theft632.24200.00%
Public order512.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.750.00%
Shoplifting14.300.00%
Vehicle crime12.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences845.1460.00%
Public order517.200.00%
Other theft210.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime24.300.00%
Possession of weapons24.300.00%
Drugs14.300.00%
Other crime12.150.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft849.4414.29%
Violence and sexual offences517.20-16.67%
Public order510.75150.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.7550.00%
Vehicle crime26.450.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft747.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences615.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.900.00%
Vehicle crime24.300.00%
Public order24.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.300.00%
Burglary12.150.00%
Other crime12.150.00%

Crime by Type

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
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 202416
May 202411
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 202315
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20247
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lindsay Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Roundwood Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1