WF5 9RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9RZ

WF5 9RZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.16 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9RZ 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 9RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9RZ, encompassing approximately 1254 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9RZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hazel Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Co-Operative Street with total crimes: 2
  • Princess Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF5 9RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.16-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.98-42.86%
Other crime23.190.00%
Public order11.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour715.94250.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.58-33.33%
Public order24.780.00%
Vehicle crime21.59-33.33%
Other crime21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.59-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.14-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson37.1750.00%
Vehicle crime32.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.39-33.33%
Other theft11.590.00%
Drugs10.800.00%

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 offences1120.720.00%
Vehicle crime68.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.39100.00%
Burglary11.59-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.7437.50%
Burglary58.77400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.98-40.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In February 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 offences815.14-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour56.38150.00%
Public order33.98200.00%
Other theft12.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%

In January 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 offences911.9528.57%
Anti-social behaviour27.17-50.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.190.00%
Public order12.390.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.750.00%
Burglary35.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.390.00%
Other crime11.59-50.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Public order10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3675.00%
Other crime25.580.00%
Public order21.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.77300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.19-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.19100.00%
Public order11.59-66.67%

In August 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 offences712.75133.33%
Public order35.58200.00%
Other crime12.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-80.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson515.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.980.00%
Burglary33.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.390.00%
Public order11.590.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 202411
March 202411
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20237
October 20237
September 20234
August 20237
July 20233

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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
November 20233
July 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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

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 9RZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hazel Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Co-Operative Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Princess Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Orchard View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. School Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Heath Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Pickering Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Kingsway Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Chickenley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Kingsmead
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1