CHANCERY LANE, WF5 9QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9QN

CHANCERY LANE, WF5 9QN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.38 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9QN 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 9QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9QN, encompassing approximately 1647 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF5 9QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chickenley Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Hillcrest Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Kirk Close with total crimes: 2

CHANCERY LANE, WF5 9QN 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.3830.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.89-42.86%
Other crime22.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.3825.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.0740.00%
Vehicle crime44.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.61-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.85-37.50%
Other crime33.0350.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21100.00%
Public order11.210.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.56-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour86.07300.00%
Vehicle crime24.85-50.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-66.67%
Burglary10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.3845.45%
Vehicle crime49.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.82-50.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Robbery10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.60-15.38%
Vehicle crime66.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.43200.00%
Burglary11.82-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.1744.44%
Burglary57.89400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.03-40.00%
Other theft21.82100.00%
Public order11.21-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In February 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 offences912.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.4666.67%
Public order33.03200.00%
Other crime11.82-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.3520.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.28-25.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In December 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 offences1012.7442.86%
Anti-social behaviour46.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Public order11.21-50.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.92-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.25-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.070.00%
Other crime22.430.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20248
June 202410
May 202416
April 202411
March 202413
February 20249
January 202412
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20248
May 20242
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20246
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chickenley Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Kirk Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bridle Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Tolson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. School Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pickering Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chidswell Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Pickering Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Naylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bridle Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Pickersgill Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Chancery Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hazel Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1