WF5 9EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9EE

WF5 9EE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 308.71 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9EE 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 9EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9EE, encompassing approximately 58 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF5 9EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Daughter'S Court with total crimes: 2
  • Clay Close with total crimes: 1

WF5 9EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4308.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson368.60200.00%
Public order351.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences351.4550.00%
Vehicle crime251.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour134.30-66.67%
Burglary117.150.00%
Shoplifting117.150.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4205.81-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour368.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences251.45-33.33%
Public order234.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.300.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5188.66150.00%
Violence and sexual offences385.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson151.45-50.00%
Public order117.15-50.00%
Shoplifting117.15-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4222.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences268.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson234.300.00%
Other theft234.300.00%
Public order234.30100.00%
Robbery134.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4222.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences468.60100.00%
Other theft268.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour134.30-66.67%
Public order117.15-75.00%
Robbery117.150.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order4222.96300.00%
Anti-social behaviour368.6050.00%
Other theft351.45-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences251.45-33.33%
Burglary134.300.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7308.71600.00%
Other theft4120.05-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences368.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.45100.00%
Public order134.30-75.00%
Vehicle crime117.150.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5205.81150.00%
Public order485.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.600.00%
Shoplifting117.150.00%
Vehicle crime117.15-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2137.21-50.00%
Other theft234.30-66.67%
Public order234.30-50.00%
Vehicle crime234.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6274.4120.00%
Public order4102.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences468.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour168.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.150.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5188.66150.00%
Vehicle crime285.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.300.00%
Bicycle theft117.150.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3154.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour251.450.00%
Other theft234.30100.00%
Shoplifting134.300.00%
Vehicle crime117.15-66.67%

In July 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime385.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences151.450.00%
Other theft117.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
August 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 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
August 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Daughter'S Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Clay Close
    Total1
    Public order1