WF5 9QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9QY

WF5 9QY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.48 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9QY 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 9QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9QY, encompassing approximately 1234 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chidswell Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Bridle Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Brookdale Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF5 9QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.430.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.62-66.67%
Other theft10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.10-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.43200.00%
Vehicle crime12.430.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.53-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.670.00%
Drugs12.430.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.00166.67%
Vehicle crime56.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.05200.00%
Burglary12.43-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary510.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.0550.00%
Other theft22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.620.00%
Public order10.81-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.10200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.43-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.91-25.00%
Other crime22.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Public order11.620.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.620.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.62-75.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Burglary10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.290.00%
Public order23.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.240.00%
Other crime11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20247
April 20248
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Chidswell Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Bridle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Brookdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Pickersgill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1