PRINCE DRIVE, WF9 5FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5FD

PRINCE DRIVE, WF9 5FD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5FD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 443 crimes and a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 5FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5FD, encompassing approximately 1572 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newstead Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Annie Street with total crimes: 2
  • Catherine Street with total crimes: 1

PRINCE DRIVE, WF9 5FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences78.2716.67%
Public order34.45200.00%
Burglary11.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.63-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.820.00%
Public order13.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.72200.00%
Public order21.91100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.72-44.44%
Other theft13.180.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.90-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour35.720.00%
Other crime21.910.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.268.33%
Anti-social behaviour38.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91-33.33%
Other crime21.270.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.4571.43%
Criminal damage and arson37.63200.00%
Possession of weapons11.910.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.90-12.50%
Shoplifting34.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.27-11.11%
Vehicle crime25.09100.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Theft from the person11.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.45-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson25.72-50.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In November 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 offences1414.6227.27%
Criminal damage and arson48.90300.00%
Public order22.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In October 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 offences1111.4583.33%
Public order36.9950.00%
Other theft11.910.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.820.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202420
June 20245
May 20249
April 202413
March 202412
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Newstead Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Annie Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Catherine Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Prince Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Duke Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Newstead Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Newstead Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Newstead View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lynwood Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1