WF9 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5LA

WF9 5LA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.41 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5LA, encompassing approximately 1157 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5LA 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

WF9 5LA 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.41-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour57.7825.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.320.00%
Other theft12.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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 offences1720.7313.33%
Anti-social behaviour414.69300.00%
Public order33.46-25.00%

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 offences1521.600.00%
Public order412.96100.00%
Other theft23.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.4687.50%
Anti-social behaviour612.960.00%
Public order25.18-33.33%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Vehicle crime11.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.1433.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.910.00%
Public order35.18200.00%
Drugs12.590.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.82200.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.18-33.33%
Other crime15.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-50.00%
Public order10.860.00%

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 offences912.09-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson27.78-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.73100.00%
Public order11.73-66.67%

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 offences1119.87-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson39.50200.00%
Vehicle crime32.590.00%
Public order32.59200.00%
Other theft22.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.73-50.00%

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 offences1421.60-39.13%
Vehicle crime312.090.00%
Other theft22.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.73-66.67%
Drugs10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.10109.09%
Criminal damage and arson319.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.590.00%
Other theft21.73-50.00%
Public order21.73100.00%
Other crime21.73100.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Burglary10.860.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.010.00%
Other theft49.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202415
June 202415
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 202411
January 202414
December 202323
November 202311

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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