NEW STREET, WF9 5EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5EG

NEW STREET, WF9 5EG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.73 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5EG 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 5EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5EG, encompassing approximately 591 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5EG 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

NEW STREET, WF9 5EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.73-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour416.900.00%
Vehicle crime16.760.00%
Public order11.69-66.67%
Burglary11.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1138.87175.00%
Anti-social behaviour418.59-50.00%
Public order36.760.00%
Other theft25.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.38-75.00%
Theft from the person11.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour835.49-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences413.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.76100.00%
Vehicle crime26.760.00%
Other theft13.380.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour938.87125.00%
Violence and sexual offences815.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.52-50.00%
Other theft13.380.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Burglary11.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1035.4966.67%
Anti-social behaviour416.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson46.760.00%
Burglary16.760.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Public order11.690.00%

In March 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 offences620.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.14200.00%
Public order15.07-66.67%
Drugs11.690.00%
Other crime11.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences630.42-50.00%
Other theft410.14100.00%
Public order36.7650.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-50.00%
Drugs11.69-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1242.25-14.29%
Vehicle crime220.28-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.38100.00%
Drugs23.380.00%
Other theft23.380.00%
Public order23.38100.00%
Shoplifting13.380.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1435.49100.00%
Vehicle crime323.6650.00%
Other crime25.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.38-50.00%
Public order11.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.42-50.00%
Public order311.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.07-50.00%
Other theft23.38100.00%
Vehicle crime23.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.38-33.33%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1442.2540.00%
Anti-social behaviour423.66-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.7650.00%
Drugs15.070.00%
Robbery11.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Other theft11.69-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1043.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour816.900.00%
Other theft213.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.380.00%
Public order23.380.00%
Burglary13.380.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202411
June 20244
May 20248
April 202410
March 20246
February 20246
January 202412
December 202314
November 20237
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20238

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
November 20232
October 20233
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 3 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
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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 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 5EG 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. Green Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grace Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chantry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Carrgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Milton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1