WF9 1JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1JQ

WF9 1JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.62 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 467 crimes and a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 1JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1JQ, encompassing approximately 1664 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

WF9 1JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Street with total crimes: 5
  • Dorman Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Walton Wood Mews with total crimes: 2

WF9 1JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.62-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson37.21200.00%
Public order21.80-71.43%
Burglary21.200.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1721.0321.43%
Public order710.21600.00%
Other crime34.21200.00%
Burglary21.800.00%
Other theft21.200.00%
Shoplifting21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.60-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.6240.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.00100.00%
Other crime12.400.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2125.00%
Public order26.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.8214.29%
Drugs44.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.400.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.62133.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.00200.00%
Drugs21.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.81-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-66.67%
Other theft10.600.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.4250.00%
Vehicle crime55.410.00%
Burglary33.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-66.67%
Public order10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.01-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.600.00%
Drugs21.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary11.20-90.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1016.22233.33%
Violence and sexual offences76.01-22.22%
Other theft44.210.00%
Drugs32.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Public order11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0112.50%
Burglary35.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Public order11.200.00%

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 offences812.020.00%
Other theft34.810.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202417
June 202414
May 202410
April 20248
March 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 202310
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 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
September 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20244
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bell Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dorman Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Walton Wood Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Shinwell Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Mclaren Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Woodland Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodlands Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Marguerite Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. School Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malton Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Walton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Paul'S Close
    Total1
    Burglary1