WF5 9TH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9TH

WF5 9TH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 215.69 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9TH 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 9TH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9TH, encompassing approximately 171 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-26.32% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9TH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Lindsay Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Roundwood Crescent with total crimes: 4

WF5 9TH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14215.69-26.32%
Public order1081.61150.00%
Other theft458.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson323.3250.00%
Vehicle crime217.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.66-50.00%
Burglary111.660.00%
Shoplifting15.830.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19204.0358.33%
Anti-social behaviour4110.7633.33%
Other theft423.32-33.33%
Public order423.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson223.32100.00%
Vehicle crime111.660.00%
Robbery15.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12145.740.00%
Other theft669.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour334.980.00%
Burglary117.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.83-80.00%
Public order15.83-80.00%
Shoplifting15.83-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12180.7133.33%
Public order569.95400.00%
Criminal damage and arson529.15400.00%
Other theft429.15-20.00%
Shoplifting423.320.00%
Robbery123.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9157.40-25.00%
Other theft552.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour429.15-20.00%
Shoplifting423.320.00%
Public order123.32-83.33%
Robbery15.830.00%
Burglary15.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.83-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12192.3733.33%
Public order669.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour534.9866.67%
Other theft429.150.00%
Vehicle crime223.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.66-50.00%
Burglary111.660.00%
Other crime15.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9180.71-52.63%
Shoplifting752.47600.00%
Criminal damage and arson440.81100.00%
Other theft423.32-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour323.3250.00%
Public order217.49-66.67%
Vehicle crime211.66100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19221.5272.73%
Other theft7110.76250.00%
Public order640.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour234.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson211.66100.00%
Shoplifting111.660.00%
Vehicle crime15.83-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11169.06-21.43%
Public order664.1220.00%
Vehicle crime434.98100.00%
Other theft223.32-77.78%
Possession of weapons211.660.00%
Burglary111.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.83-80.00%
Drugs15.830.00%
Other crime15.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14209.86100.00%
Other theft981.6128.57%
Criminal damage and arson552.47150.00%
Public order529.15150.00%
Vehicle crime229.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7139.91133.33%
Violence and sexual offences740.81-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson240.81100.00%
Vehicle crime211.66-33.33%
Public order211.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.66-80.00%
Burglary15.830.00%
Bicycle theft15.830.00%
Other crime15.830.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11157.40-45.00%
Anti-social behaviour564.12150.00%
Vehicle crime329.150.00%
Other theft317.49200.00%
Public order217.49-33.33%
Shoplifting111.660.00%
Other crime15.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.830.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20180.710.00%
Vehicle crime3116.590.00%
Public order317.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.490.00%
Other theft111.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.830.00%
Other crime15.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202419
May 202412
April 202412
March 20249
February 202412
January 20249
December 202319
November 202311
October 202314
September 20237
August 202311
July 202320

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20236
October 20235
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 6 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
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20239
September 20237
August 20233
July 20231

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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF5 9TH 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. Lindsay Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
  • 3. Roundwood Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Corbett Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Daughter'S Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 6. Haggs Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 7. Clay Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Foreman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1