SHEEPWALK LANE, WF9 1LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 1LY

SHEEPWALK LANE, WF9 1LY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.27 per 1,000 population. This WF9 1LY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 1LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 1LY, encompassing approximately 718 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF9 1LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smeaton Road with total crimes: 4
  • Saxon Close with total crimes: 3
  • Dorman Avenue with total crimes: 3

SHEEPWALK LANE, WF9 1LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences922.27-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.530.00%
Public order35.5750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.920.00%
Public order25.570.00%
Vehicle crime12.780.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

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 offences1022.2766.67%
Other theft213.92100.00%
Public order22.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.780.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

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 offences623.6650.00%
Vehicle crime38.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.18100.00%
Drugs22.780.00%
Other theft12.78-50.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Public order11.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.48100.00%
Vehicle crime35.5750.00%
Other theft24.18100.00%
Drugs22.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

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 crime29.74-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-33.33%
Drugs12.780.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary418.09300.00%
Vehicle crime35.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.18-66.67%
Drugs14.180.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.48125.00%
Other theft112.53-50.00%
Burglary11.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Public order11.390.00%

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 offences416.70-20.00%
Drugs35.57200.00%
Burglary24.180.00%
Other theft22.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.780.00%

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 offences520.8825.00%
Public order26.960.00%
Vehicle crime22.78-50.00%
Burglary22.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.780.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-66.67%

In September 2023, 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 crime418.09100.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.57-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson35.5750.00%
Bicycle theft14.180.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.88125.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.53-50.00%
Other theft22.78100.00%
Vehicle crime22.78100.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson415.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.570.00%
Vehicle crime15.570.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

Crime by Type

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 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 202410
April 20246
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20239
November 20234
October 20235
September 20234
August 20239
July 20234

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 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
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Smeaton Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Saxon Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Dorman Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wrangbrook Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Bell Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Barnsdale Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Tom Wood Ash Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1