WF9 5EE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5EE

WF9 5EE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.13 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5EE 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 5EE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5EE, encompassing approximately 658 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (30.77% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF9 5EE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tombridge Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • King Street with total crimes: 4
  • Kinsley Street with total crimes: 3

WF9 5EE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1750.1330.77%
Other theft425.83100.00%
Public order46.08300.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.08-55.56%
Possession of weapons16.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-75.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1350.1344.44%
Anti-social behaviour919.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.67100.00%
Other theft26.08100.00%
Vehicle crime23.040.00%
Public order13.04-50.00%
Burglary11.52-50.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences939.50-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour913.6750.00%
Burglary213.67100.00%
Public order23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.04-60.00%
Other theft13.040.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1139.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour616.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.12400.00%
Public order27.600.00%
Burglary13.040.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1128.8637.50%
Anti-social behaviour316.71200.00%
Public order24.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.04-50.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences833.42-50.00%
Public order512.15150.00%
Other theft47.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson26.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-75.00%
Drugs11.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1650.13-23.81%
Vehicle crime424.3133.33%
Other theft36.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.56100.00%
Drugs23.040.00%
Public order23.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.040.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2145.5890.91%
Other crime331.900.00%
Vehicle crime34.5650.00%
Burglary14.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%
Public order11.52-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1133.42-45.00%
Public order316.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.56-60.00%
Other theft23.04100.00%
Vehicle crime23.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.04-60.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2054.6966.67%
Anti-social behaviour530.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.60150.00%
Bicycle theft17.600.00%
Burglary11.52-50.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1250.139.09%
Anti-social behaviour1018.23233.33%
Other theft215.190.00%
Burglary23.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.04-33.33%
Public order23.04100.00%
Robbery13.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Shoplifting11.520.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1137.9822.22%
Anti-social behaviour316.71-25.00%
Burglary34.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.560.00%
Other theft24.560.00%
Public order13.040.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.080.00%
Vehicle crime24.560.00%
Other crime13.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202413
May 20249
April 202411
March 202411
February 20248
January 202416
December 202321
November 202311
October 202320
September 202312
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 202310
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Tombridge Crescent
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Kinsley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Grace Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Waterpark View
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ings Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Green Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ings Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Grace Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Carrgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Pinefield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Silverwood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1