LEEDS ROAD, WF5 9YA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF5 9YA

LEEDS ROAD, WF5 9YA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.03 per 1,000 population. This WF5 9YA 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 9YA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF5 9YA, encompassing approximately 2242 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF5 9YA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chidswell Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Swithenbank Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Naylor Street with total crimes: 2

LEEDS ROAD, WF5 9YA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.0325.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.2333.33%
Other crime21.780.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89100.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.24-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-25.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.8066.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.23-63.64%
Vehicle crime11.780.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.9257.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.91-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.60-30.00%
Vehicle crime63.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.6866.67%
Other theft22.23-33.33%
Burglary10.89-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.60233.33%
Burglary64.46200.00%
Other theft32.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.34-40.00%
Public order21.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.92150.00%
Public order42.23300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.03-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour24.010.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.3783.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.910.00%
Burglary20.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.47-33.33%
Other crime32.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34100.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.14-10.00%
Public order24.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.460.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20246
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 202411
April 20247
March 202410
February 20243
January 20249
December 202311
November 20236
October 20239
September 202310

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Chidswell Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Swithenbank Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Naylor Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kingsway Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bridle Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Brookdale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Wood Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Stithy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Pickersgill Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Tolson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Kings Lea
    Total1
    Burglary1