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

Overview of Crime in WF5 9NG

DEWSBURY ROAD, WF5 9NG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.20 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9NG 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 9NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9NG, encompassing approximately 2559 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF5 9NG 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

DEWSBURY ROAD, WF5 9NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.2066.67%
Other crime33.91200.00%
Shoplifting31.17200.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.03-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.5650.00%
Public order21.17100.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%
Burglary10.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.91100.00%
Shoplifting31.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.17-33.33%
Burglary20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.38-16.67%
Shoplifting43.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.56-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.8933.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.69100.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Burglary41.560.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

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 offences99.3850.00%
Burglary43.520.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Shoplifting31.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4750.00%
Public order32.340.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.86-55.56%
Shoplifting41.560.00%
Public order31.56200.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.8150.00%
Vehicle crime33.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.0350.00%
Robbery32.340.00%
Shoplifting31.170.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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 offences45.08-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour31.56200.00%
Public order21.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.720.00%
Public order37.030.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 202410
May 202410
April 202412
March 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20234
September 202318

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 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
March 20244
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 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 2 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
September 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 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 9NG 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. Moorcroft Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Ryecroft Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Denholme Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Teall'S Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Sidings
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Dale Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fearnley Drive
    Total1
    Public order1