RAILWAY COTTAGES, WF9 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1LW

RAILWAY COTTAGES, WF9 1LW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.82 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1LW, encompassing approximately 592 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 1LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tom Wood Ash Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Smeaton Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wrangbrook Lane with total crimes: 1

RAILWAY COTTAGES, WF9 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.82300.00%
Vehicle crime16.750.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.690.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting310.130.00%
Burglary15.060.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.69-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.5740.00%
Anti-social behaviour411.820.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences518.5725.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.440.00%
Vehicle crime15.060.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Burglary11.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.13-20.00%
Other theft16.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.570.00%
Vehicle crime28.440.00%
Other theft13.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft210.130.00%
Vehicle crime23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime210.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.380.00%
Drugs13.380.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary315.19200.00%
Vehicle crime25.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.38-33.33%
Drugs13.380.00%
Public order11.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.820.00%
Other theft15.060.00%
Burglary11.69-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

In November 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.060.00%
Drugs13.380.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order215.190.00%
Vehicle crime23.38-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.380.00%
Drugs11.690.00%
Other theft11.690.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime310.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.060.00%
Bicycle theft13.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20232

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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 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 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Tom Wood Ash Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Smeaton Road
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wrangbrook Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Askham Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Saxon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1