WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF5 9LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9LB

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF5 9LB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9LB 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 9LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9LB, encompassing approximately 914 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)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milner Way with total crimes: 2
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 1
  • B6129 with total crimes: 1

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF5 9LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.470.00%
Burglary13.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary27.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.19-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.19100.00%
Other crime12.190.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.94100.00%
Vehicle crime24.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-50.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.190.00%
Burglary12.190.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.37-50.00%
Other crime12.190.00%
Vehicle crime11.09-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.750.00%
Vehicle crime24.370.00%
Other theft12.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.090.00%

In December 2023, 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 crime37.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.28100.00%
Other theft12.190.00%
Other crime11.090.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.56100.00%
Robbery22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.09-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.84100.00%
Other theft24.370.00%
Drugs12.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Public order11.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.370.00%
Drugs22.190.00%

In July 2023, 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 crime36.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.280.00%
Burglary12.190.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
July 20231

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 9LB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Milner Way
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. B6129
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wakefield Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1