WEST MOOR ROAD, WF9 5JT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5JT

WEST MOOR ROAD, WF9 5JT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.80 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5JT 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 5JT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5JT, encompassing approximately 1481 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF9 5JT 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
  • Kinsley Street with total crimes: 3

WEST MOOR ROAD, WF9 5JT 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-33.33%
Other theft11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.8720.00%
Public order412.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.70200.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.22-6.25%
Public order410.12100.00%
Other theft32.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.8777.78%
Anti-social behaviour310.8050.00%
Public order22.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.35100.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.8280.00%
Public order36.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02-60.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.37-44.44%
Other crime13.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences98.77-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson26.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.35-66.67%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.55-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson38.77200.00%
Vehicle crime32.02-25.00%
Public order32.02200.00%
Other theft32.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.020.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime410.120.00%
Other theft22.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.35-66.67%
Drugs10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Public order10.67-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2526.9992.31%
Public order316.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0250.00%
Other crime32.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%
Other theft21.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.52-43.48%
Other theft48.77300.00%
Public order22.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-60.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2323.6264.29%
Criminal damage and arson515.52400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.37-40.00%
Bicycle theft12.020.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.450.00%
Vehicle crime33.370.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Theft from the person11.350.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202418
July 202415
June 202416
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 202413
January 202415
December 202325
November 202313
October 202323
September 202314

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20233
November 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 5JT 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. Kinsley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Farmfield Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Common Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Kinsley House Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chantry Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1