LONGSIGHT TERRACE, WF9 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5HQ

LONGSIGHT TERRACE, WF9 5HQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.68 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5HQ 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 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5HQ, encompassing approximately 965 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-41.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5HQ 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

LONGSIGHT TERRACE, WF9 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.68-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour510.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.180.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.896.25%
Anti-social behaviour417.61100.00%
Public order34.14-25.00%
Vehicle crime13.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1630.0323.08%
Public order416.57300.00%
Other theft34.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.11-71.43%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-75.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.0385.71%
Anti-social behaviour713.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.25300.00%
Other theft24.14100.00%
Public order12.07-50.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.68-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.2540.00%
Public order27.25100.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-75.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.18300.00%
Vehicle crime14.140.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.6111.11%
Anti-social behaviour310.36200.00%
Public order23.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.07-50.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

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 offences920.710.00%
Public order49.32300.00%
Other theft34.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-75.00%

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 offences923.82-57.14%
Vehicle crime49.32300.00%
Other theft34.14200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.11100.00%
Drugs22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.07-50.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

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 offences2132.10133.33%
Other crime321.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11100.00%
Other theft12.07-75.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.71-43.75%
Other theft49.32300.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.14-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.07100.00%
Public order22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.07-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1631.0745.45%
Anti-social behaviour516.57-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson35.18200.00%
Bicycle theft13.110.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.04-50.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour911.390.00%
Vehicle crime29.320.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202417
July 202416
June 202413
May 20247
April 202410
March 202410
February 20249
January 20249
December 202321
November 20239
October 202316
September 202311

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 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 5HQ 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. Green Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chantry Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1