MOORCROFT COURT, WF5 9EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9EY

MOORCROFT COURT, WF5 9EY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.04 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9EY 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 9EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9EY, encompassing approximately 3654 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (114.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)

WF5 9EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 14
  • Wilman Post with total crimes: 5
  • Trinity View with total crimes: 4

MOORCROFT COURT, WF5 9EY 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.04114.29%
Shoplifting144.1075.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.83500.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.4833.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.19-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.92-14.29%
Public order21.64-50.00%
Drugs20.55100.00%
Burglary20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.2266.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.10133.33%
Shoplifting61.9220.00%
Public order41.64-20.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.93-25.00%
Public order52.4625.00%
Shoplifting51.3766.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson30.820.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime20.55-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.68140.00%
Vehicle crime103.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.74125.00%
Burglary72.4640.00%
Public order41.92300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0950.00%
Shoplifting30.82-25.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.93-54.55%
Vehicle crime51.370.00%
Burglary51.3725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.37100.00%
Shoplifting41.09300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.571000.00%
Burglary43.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.09-25.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.55-33.33%
Other theft10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.27-90.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.3966.67%
Public order52.74-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.09-40.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-92.31%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.6785.71%
Public order63.5620.00%
Shoplifting61.64-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.640.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1512.31150.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.10-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour51.92-28.57%
Public order51.3766.67%
Other theft31.370.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Other crime20.55100.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.03-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour73.0175.00%
Shoplifting61.92100.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.920.00%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 20247
June 202415
May 20249
April 202412
March 20245
February 202411
January 20241
December 202313
November 20237
October 202311
September 202318

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 202410
December 20236
November 202315
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 202410
March 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
October 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Union Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Wilman Post
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Trinity View
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pildacre Croft
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Carlton Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Moorcroft Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Constable Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ryecroft Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Denholme Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Teall'S Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Sidings
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Dale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Gunson Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. B6128
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Wilman Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Fearnley Drive
    Total1
    Public order1