ASHBROOK CLOSE, WF5 9DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9DU

ASHBROOK CLOSE, WF5 9DU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.33 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9DU 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 9DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9DU, encompassing approximately 3723 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF5 9DU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knoll Close with total crimes: 5
  • Trinity View with total crimes: 4
  • Carlton Court with total crimes: 4

ASHBROOK CLOSE, WF5 9DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.337.69%
Public order63.76200.00%
Vehicle crime31.6150.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Other theft20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.1318.18%
Criminal damage and arson63.490.00%
Other crime31.610.00%
Shoplifting30.81200.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Burglary20.54100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.37-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour32.950.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7985.71%
Anti-social behaviour33.4950.00%
Shoplifting30.81-25.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.91-12.50%
Shoplifting41.880.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-90.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1010.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.69100.00%
Burglary62.1520.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.070.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime57.520.00%
Burglary51.3466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.07-42.86%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.83250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.8825.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.54-86.67%
Other crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.71150.00%
Burglary34.03200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.37-40.00%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Other theft20.810.00%
Drugs20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Bicycle theft20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202413
July 202411
June 202413
May 20247
April 20248
March 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 202315
November 20236
October 202310

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
January 20244
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 202410
March 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Knoll Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Trinity View
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Carlton Court
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Gunson Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Horton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashbrook Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Love Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Kingsway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Highfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Denholme Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wells Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 15. Laurel Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Wilman Post
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1