FAR RICHARD CLOSE, WF5 9NE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9NE

FAR RICHARD CLOSE, WF5 9NE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.84 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9NE 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 9NE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9NE, encompassing approximately 2933 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF5 9NE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Trinity View with total crimes: 4
  • Bridle Place with total crimes: 3
  • Dewsbury Road with total crimes: 3

FAR RICHARD CLOSE, WF5 9NE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8457.14%
Public order33.7550.00%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Shoplifting31.02200.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%

In July 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 offences76.48-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour52.3925.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.8944.44%
Anti-social behaviour44.43100.00%
Burglary41.360.00%
Shoplifting31.36-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.50-30.77%
Shoplifting43.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.36-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-71.43%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.3044.44%
Vehicle crime74.4375.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.39100.00%
Public order41.360.00%
Burglary41.360.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5228.57%
Burglary43.070.00%
Vehicle crime41.360.00%
Shoplifting31.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.4516.67%
Public order42.3933.33%
Other theft21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%

In January 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 offences66.82-45.45%
Shoplifting42.050.00%
Public order31.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.5057.14%
Vehicle crime33.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5075.00%
Robbery32.390.00%
Shoplifting31.020.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.43-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.36200.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.910.00%
Public order36.820.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 202413
May 20249
April 202413
March 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 202311
November 20237
October 20234
September 202320

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20244
March 20244
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Trinity View
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bridle Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dewsbury Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Holly Approach
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Moorcroft Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Ryecroft Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Denholme Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Teall'S Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Sidings
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Dale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Fearnley Drive
    Total1
    Public order1