LEYBROOK CROFT, WF9 4JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4JA

LEYBROOK CROFT, WF9 4JA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.32 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4JA 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 4JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4JA, encompassing approximately 2023 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF9 4JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elmsham Fold with total crimes: 2

LEYBROOK CROFT, WF9 4JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.32550.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.4366.67%
Public order42.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-33.33%
Other theft21.980.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.48-85.71%
Other theft20.990.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.2827.27%
Anti-social behaviour126.92200.00%
Other crime35.93200.00%
Robbery21.480.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Public order10.49-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.8322.22%
Anti-social behaviour45.44-33.33%
Public order41.98100.00%
Shoplifting31.98-50.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.84-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.45-53.85%
Shoplifting62.97200.00%
Burglary22.97-75.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.49-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1322.24-13.33%
Violence and sexual offences106.43-16.67%
Burglary84.9433.33%
Other theft43.950.00%
Public order21.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.990.00%
Shoplifting20.990.00%
Other crime10.99-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1522.24400.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.41140.00%
Burglary65.93200.00%
Public order32.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48100.00%
Shoplifting20.99100.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.470.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.38-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.48-50.00%
Other crime21.48100.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Public order10.99-66.67%
Shoplifting10.49-80.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.8127.27%
Anti-social behaviour66.920.00%
Shoplifting52.9766.67%
Public order32.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-60.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.35-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.9725.00%
Shoplifting32.470.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour127.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.93-33.33%
Other theft21.980.00%
Public order20.99-66.67%
Drugs20.990.00%
Burglary20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other crime10.99-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.940.00%
Public order62.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.970.00%
Shoplifting31.480.00%
Other crime21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 202414
June 202411
May 20249
April 202410
March 202412
February 20245
January 20246
December 202314
November 202311
October 202315
September 202310

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202412
June 20244
May 20246
April 202413
March 202415
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 202312
September 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20234
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
October 20232
September 20232

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 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Elmsham Fold
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Grove Lane
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. The Haverlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Church Close
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grove Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Conisborough Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Springstone Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. King Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Grove Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Grove Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Marshlea Grove
    Total1
    Drugs1