WOOD STREET, WF5 9NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9NT

WOOD STREET, WF5 9NT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.50 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9NT 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 9NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9NT, encompassing approximately 2527 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF5 9NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Trinity View with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Approach with total crimes: 3

WOOD STREET, WF5 9NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.5030.00%
Public order45.14100.00%
Shoplifting21.58-33.33%
Drugs10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.8911.11%
Other crime43.96300.00%
Shoplifting31.58200.00%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In July 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 offences98.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.5633.33%
Public order31.580.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.52-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour33.560.00%
Shoplifting31.19-25.00%
Other crime11.19-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.1010.00%
Shoplifting44.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Other crime21.19100.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.87-16.67%
Vehicle crime73.960.00%
Other theft32.77200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.10300.00%
Burglary34.7550.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-33.33%
Other theft10.790.00%
Public order10.40-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.100.00%
Public order51.9866.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.19-78.57%
Burglary21.190.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.08-6.67%
Shoplifting45.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5850.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.1087.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.94-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.170.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Shoplifting31.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-33.33%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20249
June 20249
May 202411
April 202410
March 202412
February 20243
January 202414
December 202315
November 20238
October 202310

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20247
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Trinity View
    Total4
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Holly Approach
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Bridle Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Wood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Holly Mede
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Swithenbank Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cadley Hill Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bridle Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Naylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bridle Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Highfield Court
    Total1
    Public order1