DEWSBURY ROAD, WF5 9LR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9LR

DEWSBURY ROAD, WF5 9LR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.19 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9LR 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 9LR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9LR, encompassing approximately 2074 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF5 9LR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity View with total crimes: 4
  • Dewsbury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Carlton Court with total crimes: 2

DEWSBURY ROAD, WF5 9LR 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 Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.19100.00%
Other crime33.860.00%
Shoplifting31.45200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9333.33%
Public order21.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Shoplifting10.96-66.67%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In June 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 offences810.120.00%
Shoplifting33.86-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45200.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Burglary20.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.6814.29%
Shoplifting43.860.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Public order10.96-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.1240.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.3750.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.71-28.57%
Shoplifting32.410.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.27600.00%
Public order33.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other theft10.960.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.820.00%
Public order21.93100.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-85.71%
Drugs10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2775.00%
Vehicle crime23.370.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.78300.00%
Shoplifting31.930.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft22.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-92.31%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.120.00%
Other theft36.270.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20245
February 20247
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20231
September 202313

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

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 9LR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Trinity View
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dewsbury Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Carlton Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moorcroft Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ryecroft Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Denholme Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Teall'S Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Sidings
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Dale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1