LACY STREET, WF9 4NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 4NW

LACY STREET, WF9 4NW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4NW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 467 crimes and a crime rate of 11.34 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 4NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 4NW, encompassing approximately 1735 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Other crime: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 4NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street with total crimes: 4
  • St Helen'S Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • West Street with total crimes: 2

LACY STREET, WF9 4NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.53-22.22%
Other crime64.03200.00%
Public order33.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences912.1050.00%
Public order35.19200.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-80.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.37-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.460.00%
Burglary32.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.73-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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 offences1211.5320.00%
Other theft26.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Shoplifting21.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.9811.11%
Public order55.7625.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5328.57%
Public order45.19300.00%
Burglary22.31-33.33%
Other crime21.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.150.00%
Other theft11.15-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.070.00%
Burglary34.030.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Public order11.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.10-65.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.030.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Possession of weapons21.150.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.15100.00%
Other theft21.15-50.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.4453.85%
Other theft411.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3150.00%
Public order21.730.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3785.71%
Criminal damage and arson27.49-60.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.98-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.030.00%
Vehicle crime42.8833.33%
Burglary32.310.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15100.00%
Public order11.15-66.67%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.760.00%
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
April 20244
March 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 202320
November 202313
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. St Helen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. West Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Holgate Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gargrave Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lacy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Melbourne Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Moorshutt Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Meadow Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westgate
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Hawthorne Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1