WF9 1JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1JR

WF9 1JR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.14 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1JR 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 1JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1JR, encompassing approximately 1212 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF9 1JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Street with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Walton Wood Mews with total crimes: 2

WF9 1JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.1410.00%
Shoplifting49.07100.00%
Public order33.30200.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%

In August 2024, 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 offences1015.67-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson38.25200.00%
Burglary22.47-50.00%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Public order11.65-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.0957.14%
Burglary49.070.00%
Public order43.30300.00%
Other crime33.30200.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Shoplifting21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-80.00%

In June 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 offences715.6775.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.120.00%
Other crime12.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.37-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.300.00%
Burglary33.30200.00%
Vehicle crime12.470.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.6720.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.95-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson23.30-33.33%
Drugs21.650.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.49133.33%
Violence and sexual offences55.7766.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.12200.00%
Other crime22.47100.00%
Other theft11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.25200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.47-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson12.47-66.67%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.14266.67%
Vehicle crime49.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.3050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.47-66.67%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour39.07200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.470.00%
Drugs22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Burglary11.65-90.91%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1116.491000.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.07-50.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.07-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson24.95100.00%
Public order11.650.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.020.00%
Other theft35.770.00%
Other crime22.470.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 202411
December 20233
November 20233
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
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 20244
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 202311
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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