WF9 5EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5EA

WF9 5EA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.19 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5EA 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 5EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5EA, encompassing approximately 420 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fitzwilliam Street with total crimes: 3
  • Ings Court with total crimes: 2
  • Kinsley Street with total crimes: 2

WF9 5EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime14.760.00%
Public order12.38-50.00%
Burglary12.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences635.71200.00%
Anti-social behaviour314.28-57.14%
Other theft27.14100.00%
Public order24.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.76-66.67%
Theft from the person12.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour738.09-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson316.6750.00%
Violence and sexual offences27.14-66.67%
Other theft14.760.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Shoplifting12.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour845.23166.67%
Violence and sexual offences619.05-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.28-50.00%
Other theft14.760.00%
Public order12.380.00%
Burglary12.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1047.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson423.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.520.00%
Burglary17.140.00%
Other theft12.380.00%
Public order12.380.00%

In March 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 offences526.19150.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.90200.00%
Public order17.14-50.00%
Drugs12.380.00%
Other crime12.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson223.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.76-81.82%
Other theft24.760.00%
Public order24.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.76-50.00%
Drugs12.38-50.00%

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 offences1152.3883.33%
Vehicle crime226.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.76100.00%
Drugs24.760.00%
Other theft24.760.00%
Burglary14.760.00%
Possession of weapons12.380.00%
Public order12.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences626.19100.00%
Vehicle crime314.2850.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.14-50.00%
Public order12.38-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences326.19-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour27.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime24.76100.00%
Public order24.760.00%
Other theft14.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences738.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour416.67-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson29.520.00%
Drugs14.760.00%
Robbery12.380.00%
Vehicle crime12.380.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour742.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences616.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.280.00%
Public order24.760.00%
Burglary14.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20242
January 202411
December 20236
November 20233
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Ings Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kinsley Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waterpark View
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1