WF9 5JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5JU

WF9 5JU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.45 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5JU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF9 postcode area, which has experienced 547 crimes and a crime rate of 13.29 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF9 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5JU, encompassing approximately 1488 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF9 5JU area, explore the WF9 5JU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-13.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF9 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tombridge Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Farmfield Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Grace Close with total crimes: 3

WF9 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.45-13.33%
Public order38.7350.00%
Other theft32.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Possession of weapons11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.4587.50%
Anti-social behaviour310.0850.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.08166.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.37-50.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.69-66.67%
Other crime12.020.00%
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 offences98.73-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson26.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-66.67%
Public order10.67-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.788.33%
Vehicle crime38.730.00%
Public order32.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.02100.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.77-42.86%
Vehicle crime38.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.02-66.67%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.1775.00%
Criminal damage and arson314.1150.00%
Other theft22.02-50.00%
Public order21.340.00%
Other crime21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.11-42.86%
Other theft48.06300.00%
Public order22.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34-60.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.16133.33%
Criminal damage and arson514.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.36-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.78-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour46.05100.00%
Vehicle crime32.69200.00%
Public order12.02-50.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.7830.00%
Other theft38.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.02100.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In July 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 offences1010.750.00%
Vehicle crime26.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
July 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202415
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 202413
January 202412
December 202321
November 202312
October 202321
September 20239
August 202313
July 202310

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

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 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 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
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
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 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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Tombridge Crescent
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Farmfield Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Grace Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Kinsley House Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Farm Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Newstead Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Green Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Grace Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Carrgate
    Total1
    Public order1