WF9 1JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1JL

WF9 1JL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.96 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1JL 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 1JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1JL, encompassing approximately 1703 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF9 1JL 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
  • Woodlands Way with total crimes: 3

WF9 1JL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1619.9645.45%
Public order69.39100.00%
Other crime33.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-50.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Shoplifting21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-80.00%

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 offences1115.2722.22%
Criminal damage and arson56.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94-20.00%
Public order32.350.00%
Other crime11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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 offences910.57-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.2825.00%
Vehicle crime12.940.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.59-50.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.03120.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.350.00%
Drugs31.7650.00%
Shoplifting21.76100.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.92500.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.5225.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.94200.00%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

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 offences45.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-80.00%

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 offences1215.85140.00%
Vehicle crime57.050.00%
Burglary32.94200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.760.00%
Other crime21.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-66.67%
Public order10.590.00%

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 offences59.39-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.76200.00%
Drugs21.760.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Burglary10.59-90.91%
Public order10.590.00%

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
Burglary1115.27266.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.46-25.00%
Other theft33.52200.00%
Drugs21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%

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 offences810.570.00%
Burglary34.70200.00%
Public order21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Other theft10.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.33-20.00%
Other theft34.7050.00%
Other crime21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In August 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 offences1014.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.87-40.00%
Shoplifting31.760.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.940.00%
Public order32.940.00%
Other theft21.760.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202411
May 20249
April 202411
March 20245
February 20244
January 202412
December 20235
November 20236
October 20238
September 20238
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
August 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
August 20233

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 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
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 1JL 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. Woodlands Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Dorman Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Malton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Graham Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marguerite Gardens
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 8. Walton Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harewood Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tom Wood Ash Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Walton Wood Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Peters Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. School Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Main Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1