HOWARD STREET, WF5 9LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9LJ

HOWARD STREET, WF5 9LJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.10 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9LJ 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 9LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9LJ, encompassing approximately 2460 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity View with total crimes: 4
  • Carlton Court with total crimes: 2
  • Moorcroft Court with total crimes: 2

HOWARD STREET, WF5 9LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.10166.67%
Shoplifting33.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour35.28-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.2250.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Shoplifting10.81-66.67%
Burglary10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3528.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.66300.00%
Shoplifting31.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Drugs10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1340.00%
Shoplifting42.840.00%
Public order31.6350.00%
Vehicle crime21.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.9466.67%
Burglary52.0325.00%
Vehicle crime32.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary46.910.00%
Shoplifting31.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.22-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.69800.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6650.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-91.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.91500.00%
Vehicle crime24.880.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.880.00%
Robbery21.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.81-50.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.06-76.47%
Bicycle theft21.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.970.00%
Public order36.910.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
January 20244
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20243
June 20249
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20249
January 20241
December 202312
November 20232
October 20234
September 202317

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20245
March 20244
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Trinity View
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Carlton Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moorcroft Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ryecroft Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Denholme Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Teall'S Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Sidings
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Dale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gunson Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1