WF5 9JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9JQ

WF5 9JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.10 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 6.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF5 9JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9JQ, encompassing approximately 1920 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-72.73% decrease)

WF5 9JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Union Street with total crimes: 8
  • Knoll Close with total crimes: 5
  • Carlton Court with total crimes: 4

WF5 9JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1215.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.250.00%
Shoplifting32.08-72.73%
Public order31.56200.00%
Vehicle crime21.56-33.33%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.5022.22%
Violence and sexual offences65.7350.00%
Vehicle crime33.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting915.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.60-42.86%
Vehicle crime32.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.02-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.64400.00%
Public order32.60200.00%
Shoplifting31.56200.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Other theft21.04-66.67%
Other crime11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.97-30.77%
Other theft64.69500.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.12-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-90.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.52-85.71%
Shoplifting10.52-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.95333.33%
Anti-social behaviour106.77233.33%
Public order75.210.00%
Shoplifting53.64400.00%
Burglary42.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.08100.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.29-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5650.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.500.00%
Other theft45.2133.33%
Vehicle crime22.080.00%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Shoplifting21.04-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.3760.00%
Public order44.17-33.33%
Other theft32.0850.00%
Drugs11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.62166.67%
Public order64.1720.00%
Shoplifting53.12-58.33%
Vehicle crime42.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-20.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Other crime11.04-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1217.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.2525.00%
Public order52.6066.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.60-57.14%
Robbery21.560.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.450.00%
Shoplifting63.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.120.00%
Public order32.080.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20249
April 202413
March 20243
February 202410
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20248
December 20235
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20247
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Union Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Knoll Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Carlton Court
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. George Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Gunson Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Denholme Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Milton Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Woodbine Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Wells Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Ings Mill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Townfold
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1