SAXON CLOSE, WF9 1LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1LU

SAXON CLOSE, WF9 1LU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.25 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1LU 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 1LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1LU, encompassing approximately 1509 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 1LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Main Street with total crimes: 5
  • Tom Wood Ash Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Bell Street with total crimes: 2

SAXON CLOSE, WF9 1LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.2533.33%
Vehicle crime27.95100.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Other theft21.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.91-35.71%
Shoplifting35.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99100.00%
Public order21.32-60.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.27400.00%
Public order53.31150.00%
Other crime23.31100.00%
Shoplifting21.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-85.71%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.5416.67%
Criminal damage and arson79.270.00%
Vehicle crime24.64100.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.58100.00%
Other theft27.95100.00%
Public order21.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-66.67%

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 offences613.2520.00%
Vehicle crime33.970.00%
Drugs31.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Other theft11.32-66.67%
Other crime10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%

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 offences511.9266.67%
Other theft33.31200.00%
Vehicle crime31.9950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Drugs21.32100.00%
Burglary11.320.00%

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 offences35.96-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.99-50.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.25-45.45%
Vehicle crime43.970.00%
Burglary42.65100.00%
Public order22.65100.00%
Other crime21.32100.00%
Drugs11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.91175.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.29200.00%
Burglary21.99-71.43%
Other theft11.32-75.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Drugs10.66-66.67%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary712.58133.33%
Other theft44.64300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.65-55.56%
Drugs32.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.99-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.5750.00%
Public order35.96200.00%
Burglary31.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.320.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.920.00%
Vehicle crime43.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.650.00%
Bicycle theft11.990.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 202414
June 202414
May 202412
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 202311
November 20234
October 20239
September 20236

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
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 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233

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 6 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
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 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
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Main Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Tom Wood Ash Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bell Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Smeaton Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mclaren Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wrangbrook Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Askham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Saxon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sheepwalk Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Marguerite Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. School Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Dorman Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1