ROUNDWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WF5 9SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9SQ

ROUNDWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WF5 9SQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 45.94 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9SQ 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 9SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9SQ, encompassing approximately 478 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF5 9SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Roundwood Crescent with total crimes: 4

ROUNDWOOD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, WF5 9SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1045.94-44.44%
Public order420.88-60.00%
Other theft38.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.18-50.00%
Other crime14.180.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1883.53-10.00%
Public order1037.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson420.8833.33%
Other theft48.35-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.35-33.33%
Burglary14.180.00%
Shoplifting12.090.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2077.2653.85%
Other theft641.76-14.29%
Public order412.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.26200.00%
Robbery16.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1360.5630.00%
Other theft727.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour314.620.00%
Burglary26.260.00%
Public order24.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.18-83.33%
Shoplifting12.09-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1060.56-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson620.88500.00%
Shoplifting412.530.00%
Other theft38.35-25.00%
Public order36.26200.00%
Drugs26.260.00%
Robbery14.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1260.56-7.69%
Other theft425.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.350.00%
Shoplifting48.350.00%
Public order18.35-83.33%
Robbery12.090.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1375.1718.18%
Public order627.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.5333.33%
Other theft48.3533.33%
Other crime38.350.00%
Vehicle crime26.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.18-50.00%
Burglary14.180.00%
Drugs12.090.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1166.82-35.29%
Shoplifting722.97600.00%
Criminal damage and arson414.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.35200.00%
Other theft36.26-57.14%
Public order26.26-60.00%
Vehicle crime24.18100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1773.0970.00%
Other theft735.50133.33%
Public order514.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.440.00%
Shoplifting14.180.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%
Drugs12.090.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1054.29-9.09%
Public order520.880.00%
Vehicle crime410.44100.00%
Other theft38.35-62.50%
Possession of weapons26.260.00%
Drugs14.180.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1162.650.00%
Other theft822.9714.29%
Public order516.71150.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.440.00%
Vehicle crime26.260.00%
Burglary14.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1164.730.00%
Other theft722.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.620.00%
Vehicle crime26.260.00%
Public order24.180.00%
Drugs24.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.180.00%
Burglary12.090.00%
Bicycle theft12.090.00%
Other crime12.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20237
November 20233
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202418
June 202420
May 202413
April 202410
March 202412
February 202413
January 202411
December 202317
November 202310
October 202311
September 202311

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20247
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lindsay Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Roundwood Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Gargrave Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Dacre Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moxon Place
    Total1
    Public order1