MAIN STREET, WF9 1EH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1EH

MAIN STREET, WF9 1EH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.63 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1EH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 443 crimes and a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 1EH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1EH, encompassing approximately 1663 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF9 1EH area, explore the WF9 1EH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF9 1EH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Tom Wood Ash Lane with total crimes: 2

MAIN STREET, WF9 1EH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.6318.18%
Shoplifting47.82-20.00%
Public order32.41200.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.23-31.25%
Shoplifting56.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.01100.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-50.00%
Public order10.60-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.4445.45%
Public order69.62100.00%
Other crime33.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.80-50.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Shoplifting21.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.6322.22%
Criminal damage and arson56.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.01-20.00%
Public order32.410.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.82-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.4166.67%
Vehicle crime13.010.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-50.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.84175.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.610.00%
Drugs31.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80-40.00%
Shoplifting21.80100.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Other theft10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In March 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 behaviour512.03400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.41200.00%
Other theft21.80100.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.01-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.63140.00%
Vehicle crime57.220.00%
Burglary33.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Other crime21.80100.00%
Public order11.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.0150.00%
Drugs21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20100.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Burglary10.60-90.91%
Public order10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1115.63266.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.61-25.00%
Other theft33.61200.00%
Drugs21.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.820.00%
Burglary34.810.00%
Public order21.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.820.00%
Other crime24.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 20244
February 20244
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 1EH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Main Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Tom Wood Ash Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Smeaton Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walton Wood Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Mclaren Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shinwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meadow View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marguerite Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. School Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Dorman Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Wrangbrook Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Paul'S Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1