WF9 5LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5LA

WF9 5LA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.60 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5LA 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 5LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5LA, encompassing approximately 1157 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5LA 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
  • Kinsley Street with total crimes: 3

WF9 5LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1119.01-38.89%
Other theft49.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.46-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.730.00%
Other crime11.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.86-80.00%
Public order10.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson515.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.32-44.44%
Bicycle theft14.320.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.37125.00%
Vehicle crime37.78200.00%
Other theft12.59-66.67%
Burglary10.86-66.67%
Robbery10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Public order10.86-66.67%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.0587.50%
Anti-social behaviour412.960.00%
Other theft33.460.00%
Public order32.59200.00%
Burglary32.590.00%
Vehicle crime12.590.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.910.00%
Public order11.730.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202415
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 202411
January 202414
December 202323
November 202311
October 202318
September 202312
August 202315
July 20238

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
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 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20235
September 20239
August 20234

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20233
August 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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233

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
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
July 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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF9 5LA 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. Kinsley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Grace Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Kinsley House Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Green Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fitzwilliam Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Grace Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Carrgate
    Total1
    Public order1