LODGE HILL ROAD, WF5 9RU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9RU

LODGE HILL ROAD, WF5 9RU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9RU 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 9RU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9RU, encompassing approximately 2646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9RU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hillcrest Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Holly Approach with total crimes: 3
  • Bridle Lane with total crimes: 2

LODGE HILL ROAD, WF5 9RU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.1875.00%
Public order15.29-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.94-20.00%
Other crime43.02300.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.94150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.16150.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.89-55.56%
Other crime11.51-50.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.6712.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.40-33.33%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.58-33.33%
Vehicle crime63.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.07140.00%
Burglary44.53100.00%
Other theft31.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1350.00%
Public order21.13-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime69.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.27-68.75%
Public order41.89300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.0550.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.20128.57%
Burglary36.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.13-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.94-22.22%
Public order32.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.130.00%
Other crime31.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-50.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 202410
June 20244
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 20245
January 202416
December 202316
November 20237
October 20239

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 2 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
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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Holly Approach
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bridle Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holly Mede
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Greenacres Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Swithenbank Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cadley Hill Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bridle Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Naylor Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bridle Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1