ASHMORE DRIVE, WF5 9SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9SF

ASHMORE DRIVE, WF5 9SF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.69 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9SF 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 9SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9SF, encompassing approximately 1758 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)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF5 9SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chidswell Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Swithenbank Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Bridle Avenue with total crimes: 2

ASHMORE DRIVE, WF5 9SF 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 Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.69200.00%
Other crime21.710.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In July 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs24.550.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.57-66.67%
Other theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.9850.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.71-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime59.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.84-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Burglary11.14-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary610.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.4166.67%
Other theft22.840.00%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.240.00%
Public order33.41200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.71-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.710.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.2437.50%
Other crime36.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.710.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5360.00%
Burglary34.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71100.00%
Public order11.14-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.96-44.44%
Other crime32.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.71100.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.140.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.9612.50%
Public order15.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.550.00%
Other crime11.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20245
February 20246
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 202411
December 20238
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238

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
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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 9SF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chidswell Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Swithenbank Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Bridle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Brookdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wood Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1