SMEATON ROAD, WF9 1EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1EY

SMEATON ROAD, WF9 1EY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.30 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1EY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 1EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1EY, encompassing approximately 1968 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 1EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mclaren Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Smeaton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Saxon Close with total crimes: 3

SMEATON ROAD, WF9 1EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.3018.75%
Public order69.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.050.00%
Other crime31.52200.00%
Burglary21.52100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.7523.08%
Criminal damage and arson78.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5650.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.1618.18%
Anti-social behaviour26.60100.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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 offences1111.6883.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.590.00%
Drugs31.5250.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.1450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.05200.00%
Other theft21.52100.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.59-63.64%
Other crime22.030.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.7257.14%
Vehicle crime55.590.00%
Burglary42.54100.00%
Public order22.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Drugs11.02-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6416.67%
Criminal damage and arson33.5650.00%
Burglary21.52-81.82%
Drugs21.02-33.33%
Other crime11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

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
Burglary1113.21266.67%
Violence and sexual offences65.59-45.45%
Other theft43.05300.00%
Drugs32.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.1810.00%
Burglary35.590.00%
Public order21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.16-9.09%
Vehicle crime25.080.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Public order10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-75.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.2183.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.59-33.33%
Other theft32.0350.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Drugs21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson69.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.050.00%
Public order33.050.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202416
May 202413
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311
September 202310
August 202311
July 20236

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 202311
October 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Mclaren Avenue
    Total7
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Smeaton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Saxon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Woodlands Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Dorman Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Malton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Graham Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marguerite Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 10. Walton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Barnsdale Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Tom Wood Ash Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Walton Wood Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Peters Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. School Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Main Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1