NORTH WALK, WF9 5HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5HP

NORTH WALK, WF9 5HP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.25 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5HP 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 5HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5HP, encompassing approximately 1279 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Helen'S Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Sussex Close with total crimes: 2
  • Alpine Court with total crimes: 1

NORTH WALK, WF9 5HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.25-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.130.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.8266.67%
Shoplifting13.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.82-57.14%
Other theft22.350.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.64-36.36%
Public order45.4733.33%
Burglary33.13-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56100.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.33450.00%
Burglary48.600.00%
Vehicle crime33.130.00%
Public order32.350.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%

In January 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs59.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.9150.00%
Possession of weapons22.350.00%
Shoplifting11.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-90.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.2942.86%
Vehicle crime27.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Public order11.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.47-33.33%
Public order21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.56-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.6416.67%
Vehicle crime45.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1350.00%
Other theft22.350.00%
Public order21.56100.00%
Burglary11.560.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.690.00%
Vehicle crime21.560.00%
Possession of weapons11.560.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
March 202411
February 20242
January 20241
December 202310
November 20237
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
March 20244
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20245

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Helen'S Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sussex Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Alpine Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Mayfair Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1