MORTIMER RISE, WF5 9JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9JH

MORTIMER RISE, WF5 9JH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.98 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9JH 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 9JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9JH, encompassing approximately 1170 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milner Way with total crimes: 2
  • Spring View with total crimes: 2
  • B6129 with total crimes: 1

MORTIMER RISE, WF5 9JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.710.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.54-33.33%
Drugs13.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-66.67%
Other crime10.850.00%
Public order10.85-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56100.00%
Public order21.710.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.2750.00%
Other crime12.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.400.00%
Vehicle crime24.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Other theft11.710.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs12.560.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.980.00%
Vehicle crime22.560.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.56-62.50%
Public order22.560.00%
Robbery21.710.00%
Burglary11.71-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5433.33%
Burglary26.830.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.25500.00%
Other theft25.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.710.00%
Drugs11.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%

In August 2023, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs25.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.71-75.00%
Public order10.850.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.420.00%
Vehicle crime22.560.00%
Burglary11.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.850.00%
Public order10.850.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
February 20245
December 20233
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Milner Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Spring View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. B6129
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Littlefield Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1