LEEDS ROAD, WF5 9QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9QW

LEEDS ROAD, WF5 9QW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.94 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9QW 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 9QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9QW, encompassing approximately 1417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Co-Operative Street with total crimes: 2
  • Pickering Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Northcote with total crimes: 1

LEEDS ROAD, WF5 9QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.94-40.00%
Other theft12.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.71-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.76150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5828.57%
Criminal damage and arson26.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.41-60.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.930.00%
Vehicle crime64.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.2366.67%
Burglary13.53-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.40133.33%
Burglary54.94400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.530.00%
Other theft22.12100.00%
Public order11.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order39.17200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.1250.00%
Other theft12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.76-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour23.530.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.410.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Public order10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.35-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.12100.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.17-20.00%
Public order25.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.41-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.88-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson27.05100.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.820.00%
Burglary32.820.00%
Vehicle crime22.120.00%
Public order11.410.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20247
March 20247
February 20243
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20238
September 202310
August 202312
July 20236

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

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

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Co-Operative Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pickering Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Northcote
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Kingsway Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Chickenley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1