WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF9 5FG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5FG

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF9 5FG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.50 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5FG 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 5FG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5FG, encompassing approximately 1412 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-70.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF9 5FG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Forester Close with total crimes: 3
  • Newstead Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Prince Drive with total crimes: 1

WAKEFIELD ROAD, WF9 5FG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences68.50-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.250.00%
Public order13.54-50.00%

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 offences2017.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.16200.00%
Public order22.12100.00%

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 offences56.37-44.44%
Other theft13.540.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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 offences99.91-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour36.370.00%
Other crime22.120.00%

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 offences1317.008.33%
Anti-social behaviour39.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12-33.33%
Other crime21.420.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

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 offences1212.7571.43%
Criminal damage and arson38.50200.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

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 offences79.91-12.50%
Shoplifting34.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

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 offences89.21-11.11%
Vehicle crime25.67100.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Theft from the person11.420.00%

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 offences912.75-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson26.37-50.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

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 offences1416.2927.27%
Criminal damage and arson49.91300.00%
Public order22.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.420.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Drugs10.710.00%

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 offences1112.7583.33%
Public order37.7950.00%
Other theft12.120.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-66.67%

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 offences612.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.250.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Forester Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Newstead Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Prince Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Baron Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Rockingham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Newstead Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1