MAYFIELD GARDENS, WF5 9PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9PW

MAYFIELD GARDENS, WF5 9PW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.55 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9PW 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 9PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9PW, encompassing approximately 2455 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chidswell Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Bridle Place with total crimes: 3
  • Swithenbank Avenue with total crimes: 2

MAYFIELD GARDENS, WF5 9PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.5525.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.040.00%
Public order22.040.00%
Other crime20.81100.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.44-64.29%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.1816.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-40.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.25-7.69%
Vehicle crime64.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4466.67%
Other theft32.040.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.81-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.22160.00%
Burglary65.29200.00%
Other theft32.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2250.00%
Public order21.22-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.44-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.04150.00%
Public order42.04300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.777.69%
Other crime35.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.99160.00%
Burglary45.29300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.630.00%
Public order11.22-66.67%
Other theft10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.55-50.00%
Public order32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.220.00%
Other crime31.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences108.96-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.07100.00%
Public order31.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.22-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20246
February 20246
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
November 20233
September 20231

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 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 202414
April 202412
March 202413
February 20245
January 202414
December 202313
November 20235
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

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 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 9PW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chidswell Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Bridle Place
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    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. Brookdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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