MOORFIELD CRESCENT, WF9 4EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4EP

MOORFIELD CRESCENT, WF9 4EP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.66 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4EP 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 4EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4EP, encompassing approximately 3082 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

WF9 4EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hall Close with total crimes: 16
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 14
  • Bullenshaw Road with total crimes: 5

MOORFIELD CRESCENT, WF9 4EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.6628.57%
Shoplifting148.7616.67%
Public order94.5412.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.92-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.6266.67%
Other crime51.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6250.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Theft from the person20.650.00%
Other theft20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Robbery10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.49-12.50%
Shoplifting126.81-53.85%
Public order83.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6020.00%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Robbery20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2623.36116.67%
Violence and sexual offences248.4420.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.79-54.55%
Public order41.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Other theft31.300.00%
Burglary20.97-60.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.39-16.67%
Shoplifting126.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.89-8.33%
Public order103.5711.11%
Burglary53.24-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.30-20.00%
Other crime21.30100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2423.0314.29%
Anti-social behaviour127.79140.00%
Public order93.89350.00%
Burglary82.92166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.60150.00%
Shoplifting41.62-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Possession of weapons10.970.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.81150.00%
Shoplifting51.620.00%
Burglary31.62200.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.57-43.75%
Vehicle crime55.84150.00%
Shoplifting51.62-66.67%
Drugs51.62400.00%
Other theft41.62-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.650.00%
Public order20.65-77.78%
Other crime10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.6823.08%
Shoplifting1510.38-31.82%
Public order94.87-30.77%
Other theft52.92150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.630.00%
Shoplifting228.44-29.03%
Public order137.14160.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.22-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour51.95150.00%
Other theft21.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-80.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3127.2555.00%
Violence and sexual offences2610.06-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson98.440.00%
Vehicle crime52.9225.00%
Burglary51.62400.00%
Public order51.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.62-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2825.6316.67%
Shoplifting209.08122.22%
Public order106.49233.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.24350.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.92-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.30100.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.32-90.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.76-22.58%
Burglary107.790.00%
Shoplifting93.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.92133.33%
Public order32.270.00%
Other theft30.97-25.00%
Theft from the person20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Drugs20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-33.33%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.710.00%
Shoplifting1510.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.870.00%
Drugs41.620.00%
Other theft41.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.300.00%
Public order30.970.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 202411
March 202412
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234
August 20237
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202421
May 202424
April 202420
March 202424
February 202421
January 202418
December 202332
November 202326
October 202326
September 202328
August 202324
July 202331

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 202313
October 20235
September 202310
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
August 202310

A total of 190 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 202412
May 202426
April 202412
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 202315
November 202322
October 202331
September 202320
August 20239
July 202315

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
July 20232

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20241
August 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 4EP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hall Close
    Total16
    Shoplifting13
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bullenshaw Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Cross Street
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Newton Grange
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. West Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lilley Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Pear Tree Lane
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westfield Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highfield Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hamel Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grange View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Beechwood Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Holgate Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Moorshutt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Bronte Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Old Mill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Mill View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Cherry Garth
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Rosehill Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Moorfield Place
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Carlton Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Ferndale Place
    Total1
    Other crime1