WF5 9TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9TG

WF5 9TG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1390415.87 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9TG 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 9TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9TG, encompassing approximately 0 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF5 9TG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Daughter'S Court with total crimes: 2
  • Laithes Crescent with total crimes: 1

WF5 9TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41390415.870.00%
Vehicle crime3308981.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson3231735.98200.00%
Violence and sexual offences3231735.9850.00%
Public order2231735.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour1154490.65-66.67%
Burglary177245.330.00%
Shoplifting177245.330.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4926943.91-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour3308981.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2231735.98-33.33%
Public order2154490.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1154490.650.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5849698.59150.00%
Violence and sexual offences3386226.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson1231735.98-50.00%
Public order177245.33-50.00%
Shoplifting177245.33-75.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting41081434.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences3308981.30-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson2231735.980.00%
Other theft2154490.650.00%
Public order2154490.65100.00%
Robbery1154490.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting41081434.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences4308981.30100.00%
Other theft2308981.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1154490.65-66.67%
Public order177245.33-75.00%
Robbery177245.330.00%
Burglary177245.330.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft41081434.560.00%
Public order4308981.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3308981.3050.00%
Violence and sexual offences2231735.98-33.33%
Burglary1154490.650.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting71390415.87600.00%
Other theft4540717.28-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences3308981.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2231735.98100.00%
Public order1154490.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime177245.330.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5926943.91150.00%
Public order4386226.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1308981.300.00%
Shoplifting177245.330.00%
Vehicle crime177245.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2695207.93-33.33%
Other theft2154490.65-66.67%
Public order2154490.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime2154490.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson1154490.650.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft61158679.8920.00%
Public order4463471.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences3308981.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour1231735.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson177245.330.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5772453.26150.00%
Vehicle crime2386226.63100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2154490.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1154490.650.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3695207.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2231735.980.00%
Other theft2154490.650.00%
Shoplifting1154490.650.00%
Vehicle crime177245.33-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 crime2308981.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences1154490.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson177245.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 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
August 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total15
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Daughter'S Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Laithes Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1