WF5 9EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9EX

WF5 9EX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9EX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 169 crimes and a crime rate of 7.62 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF5 9EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9EX, encompassing approximately 3741 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF5 9EX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity View with total crimes: 4
  • Bridle Place with total crimes: 3
  • Dewsbury Road with total crimes: 3

WF5 9EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5550.00%
Other crime44.01300.00%
Public order31.07-25.00%
Shoplifting30.80200.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.6750.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.27-66.67%
Other theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.95-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour43.2133.33%
Burglary41.070.00%
Shoplifting31.07-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.220.00%
Shoplifting43.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.07-40.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%
Other theft10.27-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.69-7.14%
Vehicle crime93.47125.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.410.00%
Other crime31.340.00%
Other theft30.80200.00%
Burglary30.80-40.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.16250.00%
Burglary53.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.34100.00%
Vehicle crime41.070.00%
Shoplifting31.070.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%
Public order10.27-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order54.54150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.34-69.23%
Anti-social behaviour31.0750.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.22-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.47100.00%
Shoplifting41.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences208.2866.67%
Other theft35.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.53-50.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.2820.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.21100.00%
Other crime31.070.00%
Shoplifting30.800.00%
Other theft20.80100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.88-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour32.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences269.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244
April 20243
March 20245
December 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 162 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202410
June 202412
May 202413
April 202413
March 202414
February 20244
January 202413
December 202320
November 202312
October 202310
September 202326

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
January 20244
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20249
March 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Trinity View
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bridle Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dewsbury Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Swithenbank Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Naylor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kingsway Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Holme Leas Drive
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Holly Approach
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Moorcroft Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Ryecroft Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Wood Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Stithy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Kings Lea
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. The Sidings
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Fearnley Drive
    Total1
    Public order1