WF5 9FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9FD

WF5 9FD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 172.49 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9FD 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 9FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9FD, encompassing approximately 266 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Roundwood Crescent with total crimes: 4

WF5 9FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22172.490.00%
Public order1082.50150.00%
Criminal damage and arson437.500.00%
Other theft415.00-42.86%
Vehicle crime215.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.50-50.00%
Burglary17.500.00%
Shoplifting13.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22157.4957.14%
Other theft782.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour426.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson415.00300.00%
Public order415.0033.33%
Robbery115.000.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14119.9916.67%
Other theft752.50133.33%
Public order326.25-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.250.00%
Burglary211.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.50-83.33%
Shoplifting13.75-75.00%
Other crime13.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12123.74-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson645.00500.00%
Public order522.50150.00%
Shoplifting418.750.00%
Other theft315.00-25.00%
Drugs211.250.00%
Robbery17.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13119.99-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour548.7525.00%
Other theft418.750.00%
Shoplifting415.000.00%
Public order215.00-66.67%
Robbery17.500.00%
Burglary13.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.75-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16146.2445.45%
Public order660.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour422.5033.33%
Other theft415.000.00%
Other crime315.000.00%
Vehicle crime211.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.50-60.00%
Burglary17.500.00%
Drugs13.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11127.49-45.00%
Shoplifting741.25600.00%
Criminal damage and arson526.25150.00%
Other theft418.75-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour315.0050.00%
Public order211.25-66.67%
Vehicle crime27.50100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20149.9966.67%
Other theft775.00133.33%
Public order626.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour222.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.50100.00%
Shoplifting17.500.00%
Vehicle crime13.75-75.00%
Drugs13.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12116.24-33.33%
Public order645.0020.00%
Vehicle crime422.50100.00%
Other theft315.00-66.67%
Possession of weapons211.250.00%
Burglary17.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.75-80.00%
Drugs13.750.00%
Other crime13.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18153.7463.64%
Other theft967.5028.57%
Criminal damage and arson533.7566.67%
Public order518.75150.00%
Vehicle crime218.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.500.00%
Burglary13.750.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11116.240.00%
Other theft741.25250.00%
Criminal damage and arson326.2550.00%
Vehicle crime211.25-33.33%
Public order27.50100.00%
Drugs27.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.50-66.67%
Burglary13.750.00%
Bicycle theft13.750.00%
Other crime13.750.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1190.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime341.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.25200.00%
Other theft211.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.500.00%
Shoplifting17.500.00%
Other crime13.750.00%
Public order13.75-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22127.490.00%
Vehicle crime382.500.00%
Public order311.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.250.00%
Other theft17.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.750.00%
Other crime13.750.00%
Burglary13.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202422
May 202414
April 202412
March 202413
February 202416
January 202411
December 202320
November 202312
October 202318
September 202311
August 202311
July 202322

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20233
October 20239
September 20237
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

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 9FD 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. Lindsay Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
  • 3. Roundwood Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gargrave Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Dacre Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Corbett Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Daughter'S Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 8. Haggs Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Clay Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Foreman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Greaves Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1