WF9 5EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5EF

WF9 5EF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.51 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5EF 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 5EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5EF, encompassing approximately 623 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF9 5EF 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 5EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1546.5187.50%
Other theft424.06100.00%
Public order36.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.81-62.50%
Possession of weapons14.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.60-66.67%
Theft from the person11.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.60-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour841.70-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences812.8314.29%
Criminal damage and arson312.8350.00%
Other theft24.81100.00%
Vehicle crime23.210.00%
Public order13.21-50.00%
Burglary11.60-50.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour936.8950.00%
Violence and sexual offences714.43-36.36%
Burglary211.23100.00%
Public order23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.21-60.00%
Other theft13.210.00%

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 offences1141.7037.50%
Anti-social behaviour617.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.62400.00%
Public order28.020.00%
Burglary13.210.00%
Other theft11.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.6660.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.83200.00%
Public order24.81-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.21-50.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Other crime11.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences525.66-68.75%
Public order48.02300.00%
Other theft36.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.21-50.00%
Drugs11.60-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1649.7233.33%
Other theft325.660.00%
Vehicle crime34.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.81100.00%
Drugs23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.210.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.4750.00%
Vehicle crime319.2550.00%
Burglary14.810.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-50.00%
Public order11.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences827.26-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour212.83-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.21100.00%
Public order23.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.21-50.00%
Other theft13.210.00%

In October 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 offences1444.9175.00%
Criminal damage and arson422.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.42-55.56%
Bicycle theft16.420.00%
Burglary11.60-50.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Robbery11.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Other theft11.600.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour941.70200.00%
Violence and sexual offences814.43-20.00%
Burglary212.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.21-33.33%
Public order23.21100.00%
Robbery13.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Shoplifting11.600.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1036.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.04-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.81200.00%
Other theft24.810.00%
Burglary23.210.00%
Public order13.210.00%
Drugs11.600.00%
Other crime11.600.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.020.00%
Vehicle crime16.420.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20243
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
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 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
March 20248
February 20245
January 202416
December 202312
November 20238
October 202314
September 20238
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20239
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

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

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

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 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231
August 20231
July 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 5EF 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. Ings Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Grace Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1