WF5 9EA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.89 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WF5 9EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9EA, encompassing approximately 3672 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 12 | 10.89 | 140.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 | 3.27 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.18 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.91 | -33.33% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.54 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.54 | -60.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.54 | -33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 11.16 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 3.27 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.18 | 25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 1.36 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.36 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | -75.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 8.98 | -30.77% |
| Other theft | 6 | 2.45 | 500.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.63 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 4 | 1.09 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.09 | -84.62% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.54 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.54 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.54 | -77.78% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 16.88 | 225.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 3.54 | 44.44% |
| Vehicle crime | 9 | 3.54 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 8 | 2.45 | 60.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.18 | 166.67% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.18 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 9.26 | -40.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 2.45 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.63 | -16.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.27 | -80.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 11.16 | 1400.00% |
| Burglary | 6 | 4.08 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 5 | 1.63 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.36 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.09 | -40.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.82 | -62.50% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 0.82 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 8 | 8.17 | 14.29% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.18 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.63 | -37.50% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.36 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.09 | -62.50% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 0.27 | -91.67% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 12.52 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.27 | 60.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.18 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 7 | 2.18 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.91 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.82 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.82 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 14 | 13.34 | 133.33% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 3.81 | -28.57% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 | 2.72 | -20.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.18 | 25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.36 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.54 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 11.43 | -17.65% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.81 | 66.67% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 2.72 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.54 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 10.07 | 21.43% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 4.63 | -14.29% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.63 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.09 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.82 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 9.53 | -39.13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 3.81 | -69.57% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.91 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.09 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.54 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.54 | -85.71% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.54 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 25.32 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 23 | 6.26 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 6.26 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 12 | 3.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 3.27 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.36 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.82 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 7 |
| June 2024 | 8 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 8 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 7 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 6 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 12 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 14 |
A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 5 |
A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 12 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 9 |
| February 2024 | 15 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 12 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 14 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 5 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 8 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 12 |
A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 9 |
| March 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF5 9EA postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 13 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 5 |
| Shoplifting | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |