WF5 9PX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.65 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9PX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF5 postcode area, which has experienced 148 crimes and a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WF5 9PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9PX, encompassing approximately 3005 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 7.65 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.99 | 66.67% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.66 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.33 | -66.67% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 6.32 | -30.77% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 2.99 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.00 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.00 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In May 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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 8.98 | 18.18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 4.32 | -20.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.33 | 100.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.33 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 | 11.31 | -26.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 7 | 3.66 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.33 | 66.67% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.66 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.00 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | 100.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.33 | -66.67% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 9.65 | 400.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 4.99 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.00 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.00 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.00 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.33 | -80.00% |
In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 7.98 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 5 | 1.66 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.66 | 100.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 1.33 | -78.57% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.67 | -33.33% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 9.65 | -12.50% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 4.66 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.33 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.00 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.00 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 | 7.98 | 77.78% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 5.32 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.67 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 7.98 | -10.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.99 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.33 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 7.32 | -44.44% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.33 | -25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 1.00 | 200.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 | 9.98 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 5.99 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.33 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.67 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.67 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.33 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 8.65 | -60.87% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 2.99 | 33.33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.33 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.33 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.33 | -66.67% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.33 | -50.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 14.64 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 7.65 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 2.00 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.00 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.67 | 0.00% |
A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 9 |
| May 2024 | 13 |
| April 2024 | 11 |
| March 2024 | 15 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 14 |
| December 2023 | 16 |
| November 2023 | 9 |
| October 2023 | 10 |
| September 2023 | 18 |
| August 2023 | 9 |
| July 2023 | 23 |
A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 4 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
| July 2023 | 6 |
A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| October 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF5 9PX postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 4 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Total | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |