WF9 5AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5AA

WF9 5AA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5AA 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 5AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5AA, encompassing approximately 1402 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF9 5AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farmfield Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Siward Street with total crimes: 2
  • Kinsley House Crescent with total crimes: 2

WF9 5AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.560.00%
Public order24.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Other theft11.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.85-22.22%
Public order24.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.12200.00%
Other crime36.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Public order10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.85-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.140.00%
Other crime22.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.430.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.990.00%
Vehicle crime27.13100.00%
Theft from the person11.430.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.55-28.57%
Public order37.1350.00%
Other theft22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.4055.56%
Criminal damage and arson49.99300.00%
Public order22.85100.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.85200.00%
Public order16.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.13-62.50%
Vehicle crime22.14100.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Public order10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.840.00%
Other theft45.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.85200.00%
Public order12.14-50.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.710.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20249
April 20243
March 202410
February 20248
January 202410
December 202310
November 202314
October 20239
September 20233
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20234

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 5AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Farmfield Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Siward Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kinsley House Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Farm Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Newstead Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Newstead Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Newstead Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1