ORCHID CLOSE, WF9 1HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1HW

ORCHID CLOSE, WF9 1HW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.67 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1HW 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 1HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1HW, encompassing approximately 1262 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 1HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Court with total crimes: 5
  • White Hart Fold with total crimes: 2
  • Rowlands Avenue with total crimes: 2

ORCHID CLOSE, WF9 1HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.67-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour36.34-70.00%
Public order22.380.00%
Robbery11.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.79-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1021.3842.86%
Violence and sexual offences97.92-18.18%
Burglary37.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Robbery11.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.5957.14%
Anti-social behaviour78.71-53.33%
Other theft25.54100.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1524.55114.29%
Violence and sexual offences711.88133.33%
Vehicle crime25.540.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.2640.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.54-72.73%
Vehicle crime22.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.6357.14%
Anti-social behaviour58.71150.00%
Vehicle crime23.96-60.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.79-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.05-22.22%
Vehicle crime55.54400.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58100.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Public order11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.67125.00%
Burglary27.13-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.50-33.33%
Burglary33.17200.00%
Other crime12.380.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.67100.00%
Theft from the person24.750.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.92-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Burglary11.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.30-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.96100.00%
Vehicle crime33.170.00%
Robbery12.380.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.510.00%
Public order711.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.540.00%
Drugs23.960.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20249
May 202411
April 20247
March 20243
February 202411
January 20247
December 20239
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233
August 20235
July 202314

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202410
May 20247
April 202415
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20237

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
August 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20235

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
July 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Victoria Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. White Hart Fold
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Rowlands Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Rose Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Common Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Orchid Crest
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. New Lane Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waulkmill Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Field Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1