WF5 9BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9BX

WF5 9BX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.19 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9BX 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 9BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9BX, encompassing approximately 603 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 11
  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Roundwood Crescent with total crimes: 2

WF5 9BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.190.00%
Other theft49.9533.33%
Shoplifting36.630.00%
Vehicle crime24.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%

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 offences626.53-40.00%
Other theft39.95-25.00%
Public order34.97-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.970.00%
Other crime13.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-66.67%

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 offences1049.75-37.50%
Public order916.58200.00%
Other theft414.9233.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.6350.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.970.00%
Burglary13.320.00%
Shoplifting11.660.00%

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 offences1644.7745.45%
Other theft326.53-50.00%
Public order34.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.32100.00%
Robbery13.320.00%

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 offences1136.4837.50%
Other theft618.24100.00%
Burglary19.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-75.00%
Public order11.66-66.67%
Shoplifting11.66-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%

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 offences838.1414.29%
Criminal damage and arson413.27300.00%
Shoplifting46.630.00%
Other theft36.63-25.00%
Public order34.97200.00%
Robbery14.970.00%

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 offences738.1416.67%
Other theft411.610.00%
Shoplifting46.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.63-25.00%
Public order14.97-83.33%
Robbery11.660.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.660.00%

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 order639.80200.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.95-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour49.9533.33%
Other theft46.6333.33%
Burglary16.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-66.67%
Other crime11.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.66-50.00%

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
Shoplifting744.77600.00%
Violence and sexual offences711.61-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour311.610.00%
Other theft34.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.9750.00%
Public order24.97-60.00%
Vehicle crime23.32100.00%

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 offences1549.7587.50%
Other theft624.87200.00%
Public order59.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.290.00%
Shoplifting13.320.00%
Vehicle crime11.66-50.00%

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 offences834.8260.00%
Public order513.270.00%
Other theft28.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime23.320.00%
Possession of weapons23.320.00%
Drugs13.320.00%
Other crime11.660.00%

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 theft838.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences513.270.00%
Public order58.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.290.00%
Vehicle crime24.970.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 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
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20247
December 20231

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

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 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

A total of 4 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

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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total11
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lindsay Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Roundwood Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Haggs Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1