BEECH GROVE, WF9 5JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5JZ

BEECH GROVE, WF9 5JZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.75 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5JZ 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 5JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5JZ, encompassing approximately 1287 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Tombridge Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Forester Close with total crimes: 3
  • Fitzwilliam Street with total crimes: 3

BEECH GROVE, WF9 5JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.7511.76%
Anti-social behaviour514.76150.00%
Public order43.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1724.086.25%
Public order413.21100.00%
Other theft33.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1621.7577.78%
Anti-social behaviour612.430.00%
Public order24.66-33.33%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.8712.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.990.00%
Public order34.66200.00%
Drugs12.330.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Other crime10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.76-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour66.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.660.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%

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 offences910.87-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson26.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Public order11.55-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.64-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson38.54200.00%
Vehicle crime32.330.00%
Public order32.33200.00%
Other theft32.3350.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.20-39.13%
Vehicle crime310.870.00%
Other theft22.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%
Drugs21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.55-66.67%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Public order10.78-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2329.5291.67%
Public order317.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3350.00%
Other crime32.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.330.00%
Other theft21.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

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 offences1220.20-45.45%
Other theft49.32300.00%
Public order33.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.55-66.67%
Other crime11.550.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2229.5257.14%
Criminal damage and arson617.09500.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.66-54.55%
Bicycle theft13.880.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-66.67%
Other theft10.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1427.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.870.00%
Vehicle crime38.540.00%
Public order22.330.00%
Theft from the person11.550.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 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 20233
September 20232

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202417
June 202416
May 20249
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 202414
December 202323
November 202312
October 202322
September 202314

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Tombridge Crescent
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences8
    Public order1
  • 2. Forester Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Kinsley House Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Kinsley Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Chantry Croft
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. King Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Grace Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Chantry Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Carrgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Milton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1