GEORGE CLOSE, WF5 9LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9LS

GEORGE CLOSE, WF5 9LS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.42 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9LS 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 9LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9LS, encompassing approximately 1932 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF5 9LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Knoll Close with total crimes: 5
  • Trinity View with total crimes: 4
  • Carlton Court with total crimes: 4

GEORGE CLOSE, WF5 9LS 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 Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.42140.00%
Public order66.210.00%
Shoplifting23.10-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In August 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 offences56.210.00%
Shoplifting32.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.660.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Shoplifting11.03-66.67%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

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 offences810.8633.33%
Shoplifting34.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.55200.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.28100.00%
Shoplifting43.100.00%
Vehicle crime22.07100.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting36.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.03-71.43%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.620.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%

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
Shoplifting44.660.00%
Public order22.07100.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.17400.00%
Other theft12.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.660.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

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 theft22.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
March 20243
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
December 20235
November 20231

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 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 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

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 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
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 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Knoll Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Trinity View
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Carlton Court
    Total4
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. George Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ashbrook Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Highfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 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. Church Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1