HILL TOP CLOSE, WF9 5BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5BL

HILL TOP CLOSE, WF9 5BL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.82 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5BL 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 5BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5BL, encompassing approximately 1533 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Farmfield Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Kinsley House Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Duke Street with total crimes: 1

HILL TOP CLOSE, WF9 5BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences87.8214.29%
Criminal damage and arson25.22100.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.52-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.56-66.67%
Public order10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.43233.33%
Anti-social behaviour36.520.00%
Drugs11.960.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.96-72.73%
Other crime21.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4310.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.43-9.09%
Vehicle crime36.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.960.00%
Public order11.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.78-38.89%
Vehicle crime27.17100.00%
Burglary21.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.5620.00%
Public order311.74200.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.3015.38%
Criminal damage and arson49.7833.33%
Other theft32.610.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.7485.71%
Criminal damage and arson38.480.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.96100.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.39-12.50%
Other theft44.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.61200.00%
Burglary21.960.00%
Public order21.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

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 offences810.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.220.00%
Public order31.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 128 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 202410
April 20243
March 202411
February 202410
January 202411
December 202318
November 202315
October 202313
September 20237
August 20237
July 20238

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 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 20233
November 20234
October 20233
July 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231
August 20234

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
August 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

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