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

Overview of Crime in WF9 1LQ

SMEATON ROAD, WF9 1LQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1LQ 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 1LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1LQ, encompassing approximately 1217 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF9 1LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tom Wood Ash Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Bell Street with total crimes: 2
  • Smeaton Road with total crimes: 2

SMEATON ROAD, WF9 1LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.68-14.29%
Vehicle crime24.93100.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.79-22.22%
Shoplifting35.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.46100.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.43-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour47.390.00%
Public order33.2950.00%
Other crime22.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-75.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.4310.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.040.00%
Public order23.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.9666.67%
Other theft28.21100.00%
Public order21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.6120.00%
Vehicle crime34.930.00%
Drugs32.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.46100.00%
Other theft11.64-66.67%
Other crime10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.9666.67%
Other theft34.11200.00%
Vehicle crime32.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.46-50.00%
Drugs11.640.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime413.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.29-60.00%
Burglary43.29100.00%
Drugs13.290.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.96150.00%
Burglary28.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Other theft11.64-50.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.86-20.00%
Drugs33.29200.00%
Burglary22.460.00%
Other theft21.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.140.00%
Public order24.11100.00%
Vehicle crime21.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64-33.33%
Burglary21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.320.00%
Vehicle crime44.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.290.00%
Bicycle theft12.460.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20249
June 202411
May 202410
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 202310
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

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 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

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

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
May 20241
March 20242
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 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
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tom Wood Ash Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Smeaton Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wrangbrook Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Askham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Saxon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sheepwalk Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Marguerite Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. School Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Dorman Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1