WF9 5EJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5EJ

WF9 5EJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.99 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5EJ 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 5EJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5EJ, encompassing approximately 794 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF9 5EJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tombridge Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Fitzwilliam Street with total crimes: 3
  • Ings Court with total crimes: 2

WF9 5EJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1833.9912.50%
Anti-social behaviour422.660.00%
Public order35.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.780.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1640.2823.08%
Other theft420.14100.00%
Public order45.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.04-55.56%
Possession of weapons15.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-75.00%
Theft from the person11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%

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 offences1341.5430.00%
Anti-social behaviour916.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.33100.00%
Other theft25.04100.00%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Public order12.52-50.00%
Burglary11.26-50.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1032.73-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour912.5950.00%
Burglary211.33100.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52-60.00%
Other theft12.520.00%

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 offences1132.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.55400.00%
Public order26.290.00%
Burglary12.520.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

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 offences1123.9222.22%
Anti-social behaviour313.85200.00%
Public order23.78-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.52-50.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.44-43.75%
Public order411.33100.00%
Other theft45.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.52-50.00%
Drugs11.26-50.00%

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 offences1641.54-23.81%
Vehicle crime420.1433.33%
Other theft35.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.78100.00%
Drugs22.520.00%
Public order22.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%

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 offences2137.77110.00%
Other crime326.440.00%
Vehicle crime33.7850.00%
Burglary13.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-50.00%
Public order11.26-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.44-44.44%
Public order312.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.78-60.00%
Other theft22.52100.00%
Vehicle crime22.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1841.5480.00%
Anti-social behaviour522.66-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson46.29100.00%
Bicycle theft15.040.00%
Burglary11.26-50.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Robbery11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour912.590.00%
Vehicle crime211.330.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.520.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Other theft12.520.00%
Robbery11.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202416
June 202413
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 20249
January 202416
December 202321
November 202310
October 202318
September 202310

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 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 20234
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 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Tombridge Crescent
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 2. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ings Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kinsley Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Waterpark View
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chantry Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. New Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grace Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chantry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Carrgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Milton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1