WESTGATE COURT, WF5 9TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9TT

WESTGATE COURT, WF5 9TT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 82.87 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9TT 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 9TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9TT, encompassing approximately 289 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF5 9TT 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
  • Daughter'S Court with total crimes: 2

WESTGATE COURT, WF5 9TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order782.87250.00%
Other theft424.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson313.81200.00%
Vehicle crime210.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.91-33.33%
Burglary16.910.00%
Shoplifting13.450.00%

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 theft448.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour313.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences310.36-25.00%
Public order210.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.910.00%
Robbery13.450.00%

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 theft648.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences420.720.00%
Burglary113.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.45-50.00%
Public order13.45-50.00%
Shoplifting13.45-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences451.80-20.00%
Shoplifting413.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.810.00%
Other theft26.91-33.33%
Public order26.91100.00%
Robbery16.910.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences551.8025.00%
Shoplifting417.270.00%
Other theft313.81-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.36-66.67%
Public order13.45-80.00%
Robbery13.450.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order565.61150.00%
Other theft417.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences413.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.810.00%
Burglary110.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.450.00%
Other crime13.450.00%

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
Shoplifting779.42600.00%
Other theft424.17-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences413.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.81200.00%
Public order210.36-50.00%
Vehicle crime26.91100.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.910.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft758.70250.00%
Public order424.1733.33%
Violence and sexual offences213.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.450.00%
Shoplifting13.450.00%
Vehicle crime13.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences348.34-50.00%
Public order310.36-25.00%
Other theft210.36-75.00%
Vehicle crime26.91100.00%
Possession of weapons26.910.00%
Drugs16.910.00%
Other crime13.450.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft875.9760.00%
Violence and sexual offences627.6220.00%
Public order420.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.910.00%
Vehicle crime13.45-50.00%

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 theft558.7066.67%
Violence and sexual offences517.270.00%
Vehicle crime217.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.91-66.67%
Burglary13.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.450.00%
Bicycle theft13.450.00%
Other crime13.450.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences551.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour317.27200.00%
Other theft310.36200.00%
Shoplifting110.360.00%
Vehicle crime13.45-66.67%
Other crime13.450.00%
Public order13.450.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences637.980.00%
Vehicle crime320.720.00%
Other theft110.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
August 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 4 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
September 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238
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 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235
August 20235
July 20236

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 9TT 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. Daughter'S Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. Haggs Lane
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Clay Close
    Total1
    Public order1