WF5 9EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9EA

WF5 9EA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.80 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9EA 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 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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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (26.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF5 9EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 8
  • Station Road with total crimes: 7
  • Knoll Close with total crimes: 5

WF5 9EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.8026.67%
Shoplifting75.17-41.67%
Public order51.9125.00%
Vehicle crime41.36100.00%
Other theft41.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.090.00%
Possession of weapons11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.0787.50%
Shoplifting124.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.27500.00%
Public order41.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1210.89140.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.27-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.18-12.50%
Other theft21.91-33.33%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Public order20.54-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.27300.00%
Public order52.1825.00%
Shoplifting51.36150.00%
Vehicle crime31.3650.00%
Other theft30.82-50.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other crime10.27-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.98-30.77%
Other theft62.45500.00%
Public order41.63-50.00%
Other crime41.09300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-84.62%
Criminal damage and arson20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting20.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.54-77.78%
Drugs10.540.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1316.88225.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.5444.44%
Vehicle crime93.5450.00%
Burglary82.4560.00%
Public order82.18166.67%
Shoplifting62.18500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime62.450.00%
Burglary51.63-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.161400.00%
Burglary64.080.00%
Other theft51.6325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3633.33%
Public order31.09-40.00%
Shoplifting30.82-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-50.00%
Other crime20.820.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.1714.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.18200.00%
Public order51.63-37.50%
Other theft41.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-62.50%
Other crime20.820.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-91.67%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.5220.00%
Public order83.2760.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.180.00%
Shoplifting72.18-50.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1413.34133.33%
Violence and sexual offences103.81-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.72-20.00%
Public order52.1825.00%
Other theft31.3650.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime20.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.43-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour103.8166.67%
Shoplifting62.72100.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Bicycle theft21.090.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.54100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

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 TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.630.00%
Public order41.630.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.85 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202415
July 20248
June 202412
May 20249
April 202413
March 20249
February 202415
January 20241
December 202312
November 202310
October 202314
September 202317

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20249
March 20246
December 20233
November 20231

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 202412
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20237
November 202314
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242
April 202413
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Union Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Station Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Knoll Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Carlton Court
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Gunson Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 8. Horton Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ashbrook Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Denholme Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Wells Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Ings Mill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Old Church Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Ventnor Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Headlands Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Laurel Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Wilman Post
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 22. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1