WF5 9TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9TL

WF5 9TL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 306.57 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9TL 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 9TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9TL, encompassing approximately 91 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF5 9TL area, explore the WF5 9TL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 15
  • Roundwood Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Corbett Drive with total crimes: 3

WF5 9TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8306.5760.00%
Public order787.59133.33%
Other theft476.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson343.80200.00%
Vehicle crime232.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour221.90-50.00%
Burglary121.900.00%
Shoplifting110.950.00%

In June 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 offences5208.0325.00%
Anti-social behaviour454.74300.00%
Other theft443.80-33.33%
Public order343.80200.00%
Vehicle crime132.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.950.00%
Robbery110.950.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6164.23100.00%
Violence and sexual offences465.69-33.33%
Burglary143.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.95-50.00%
Public order110.95-75.00%
Shoplifting110.95-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.950.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6218.980.00%
Public order465.69300.00%
Shoplifting443.800.00%
Other theft343.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson232.850.00%
Robbery121.900.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6197.08-33.33%
Other theft465.69-20.00%
Shoplifting443.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour243.80-50.00%
Public order121.90-80.00%
Robbery110.950.00%

In February 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 offences9295.6250.00%
Other theft598.5425.00%
Public order554.74150.00%
Anti-social behaviour454.7433.33%
Burglary143.800.00%
Vehicle crime110.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.95-50.00%
Other crime110.950.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7284.67600.00%
Violence and sexual offences676.640.00%
Other theft465.69-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour343.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson232.85100.00%
Public order221.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime221.90100.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7251.82250.00%
Violence and sexual offences676.6420.00%
Public order565.6925.00%
Anti-social behaviour254.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson121.90-50.00%
Shoplifting110.950.00%
Vehicle crime110.95-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5240.87-64.29%
Public order454.740.00%
Vehicle crime443.80300.00%
Criminal damage and arson243.80-50.00%
Other theft221.90-77.78%
Possession of weapons221.900.00%
Burglary121.900.00%
Drugs110.950.00%
Other crime110.950.00%

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 offences14361.31180.00%
Other theft9153.2880.00%
Criminal damage and arson498.54300.00%
Public order443.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour143.800.00%
Vehicle crime110.95-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5186.1366.67%
Violence and sexual offences554.74-44.44%
Vehicle crime254.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.90-75.00%
Burglary110.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.950.00%
Bicycle theft110.950.00%
Other crime110.950.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9240.87-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour498.54100.00%
Other theft343.80200.00%
Vehicle crime232.85-33.33%
Public order221.900.00%
Shoplifting121.900.00%
Other crime110.950.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10175.180.00%
Vehicle crime3109.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour232.850.00%
Other theft121.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235
October 202314
September 20235
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
August 20232

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 5 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
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 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 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20239
September 20235
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 4 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

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 9TL 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. Roundwood Crescent
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Corbett Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Daughter'S Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Haggs Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Clay Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Foreman Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1