FITZWILLIAM STREET, WF9 5FW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5FW

FITZWILLIAM STREET, WF9 5FW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.14 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5FW 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 5FW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5FW, encompassing approximately 688 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5FW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tombridge Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Brownhill Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Fitzwilliam Street with total crimes: 3

FITZWILLIAM STREET, WF9 5FW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences926.14-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour513.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson27.260.00%
Vehicle crime12.900.00%
Other crime11.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.49-6.67%
Public order320.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.36200.00%
Vehicle crime14.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1537.7550.00%
Other theft321.7850.00%
Public order34.36200.00%
Possession of weapons14.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-66.67%
Theft from the person11.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1034.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour614.52-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson38.71200.00%
Other theft24.36100.00%
Public order12.90-50.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour723.2340.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.16-55.56%
Public order25.81100.00%
Burglary12.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-75.00%
Other theft11.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.5928.57%
Anti-social behaviour513.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.26300.00%
Public order15.81-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.3340.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.16200.00%
Public order24.36-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.90-50.00%
Drugs11.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.88-44.44%
Public order37.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.36100.00%
Other theft22.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.90-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences931.94-25.00%
Vehicle crime413.07300.00%
Other theft35.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.36100.00%
Drugs22.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.900.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1224.68100.00%
Burglary117.420.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-50.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.88-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour28.71-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.90100.00%
Other theft12.900.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.3037.50%
Anti-social behaviour515.97-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson37.26200.00%
Bicycle theft14.360.00%
Burglary11.45-50.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Other theft11.450.00%

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 behaviour934.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences813.070.00%
Burglary211.620.00%
Robbery12.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 202415
June 202410
May 20244
April 20249
March 20247
February 20245
January 20249
December 202312
November 20236
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

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 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Tombridge Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Brownhill Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Kinsley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ings Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. New Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chantry Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1