ASHLEIGH GARDENS, WF5 9PN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9PN

ASHLEIGH GARDENS, WF5 9PN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9PN 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 9PN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9PN, encompassing approximately 3110 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WF5 9PN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bridle Place with total crimes: 3
  • Dewsbury Road with total crimes: 3
  • Swithenbank Avenue with total crimes: 2

ASHLEIGH GARDENS, WF5 9PN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.720.00%
Other crime42.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-40.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.7512.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.89-16.67%
Drugs21.610.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.11-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.5750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.82-42.86%
Other theft21.29-33.33%
Other crime20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.82-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour74.82133.33%
Vehicle crime72.250.00%
Other theft32.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Other crime20.960.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Burglary10.64-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.61220.00%
Burglary75.14250.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-40.00%
Other theft20.96100.00%
Public order10.64-87.50%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order89.65300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-25.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.68-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson44.82100.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.6870.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.36-16.67%
Public order33.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Other crime30.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences128.04-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.86100.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 20248
May 202415
April 202415
March 202416
February 20245
January 202415
December 202317
November 202310
October 202312
September 202320

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20247
February 20245
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Bridle Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dewsbury Road
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Swithenbank Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Naylor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingsway Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Bridle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Holly Approach
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wood Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Stithy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Pickersgill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Kings Lea
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Meadow Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1