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

Overview of Crime in WF9 4NW

LACY STREET, WF9 4NW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.10 per 1,000 population. This WF9 4NW 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 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 4NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cross Street with total crimes: 5
  • West Street with total crimes: 4
  • Holgate Crescent with total crimes: 2

LACY STREET, WF9 4NW 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 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 offences1013.25-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson55.76400.00%
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Public order31.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.730.00%
Drugs10.58-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.56-40.91%
Burglary57.490.00%
Vehicle crime32.8850.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Public order11.15-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Other crime10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.750.00%
Public order412.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Other theft21.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 20249
February 20247
January 20247
December 202320
November 202313
October 20237
September 202310
August 202313
July 202322

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

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

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20231
October 20233
August 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Cross Street
    Total5
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Holgate Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. St Helen'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Close Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Holgate Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Moorshutt Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bronte Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sycamore Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Westgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Old Mill Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Mill View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Cherry Garth
    Total1
    Other theft1