WF5 9RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9RH

WF5 9RH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.46 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9RH 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 9RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9RH, encompassing approximately 1445 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pickering Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Chidswell Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Greenacres Close with total crimes: 1

WF5 9RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-66.67%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.150.00%
Public order12.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour23.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.38-80.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.23400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.46100.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.380.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.460.00%
Burglary11.38-50.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-66.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.150.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%

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 offences33.46-25.00%
Other crime22.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.92100.00%
Burglary32.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Public order11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.38-33.33%
Public order11.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.840.00%
Public order12.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20246
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pickering Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chidswell Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Greenacres Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cadley Hill Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Bridle Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1