WF5 9TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9TQ

WF5 9TQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 226.98 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9TQ 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 9TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9TQ, encompassing approximately 48 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF5 9TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Goldsmith Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Corbett Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Sullivan Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF5 9TQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4226.98-42.86%
Other theft382.54-25.00%
Public order261.90-60.00%
Burglary141.270.00%
Other crime120.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7495.2375.00%
Public order5144.44150.00%
Other theft4103.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson382.54200.00%
Vehicle crime261.90100.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.27-66.67%
Burglary120.630.00%
Shoplifting120.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4309.5233.33%
Other theft482.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour382.540.00%
Public order261.90100.00%
Vehicle crime141.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.630.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6268.25100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3123.81-25.00%
Burglary161.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.63-50.00%
Public order120.63-75.00%
Shoplifting120.63-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order4371.42300.00%
Violence and sexual offences482.54-33.33%
Shoplifting482.540.00%
Other theft382.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson261.900.00%
Robbery141.270.00%

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 offences6350.790.00%
Other theft4123.810.00%
Shoplifting482.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.54-75.00%
Public order120.63-80.00%
Robbery120.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6412.6950.00%
Public order5123.81400.00%
Anti-social behaviour4103.1733.33%
Other theft482.540.00%
Burglary182.540.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting7433.32600.00%
Violence and sexual offences4144.440.00%
Other theft482.54-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour382.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson161.900.00%
Public order120.63-80.00%
Vehicle crime120.630.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7412.69250.00%
Public order5144.4425.00%
Violence and sexual offences4103.17-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.63-50.00%
Shoplifting120.630.00%
Vehicle crime120.63-50.00%

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 offences5330.15-54.55%
Public order4103.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson282.54-50.00%
Other theft241.27-75.00%
Vehicle crime241.270.00%
Burglary141.270.00%

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 offences11577.76450.00%
Other theft8226.9860.00%
Criminal damage and arson4165.08300.00%
Public order482.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour182.540.00%

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 theft5268.250.00%
Vehicle crime2103.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences241.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour141.270.00%
Burglary120.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.630.00%
Bicycle theft120.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 202311
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
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 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

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 9TQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Goldsmith Avenue
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Corbett Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sullivan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Clay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1