WOODLANDS CRESCENT, WF9 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5LJ

WOODLANDS CRESCENT, WF9 5LJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.01 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5LJ, encompassing approximately 699 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sussex Close with total crimes: 2
  • Station Road with total crimes: 2
  • Elmsham Fold with total crimes: 2

WOODLANDS CRESCENT, WF9 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.0133.33%
Other crime15.720.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Public order11.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.15200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft27.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.86-33.33%
Other crime12.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.72-25.00%
Burglary14.29-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.440.00%
Other crime25.720.00%
Burglary22.860.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.01300.00%
Other theft15.720.00%
Public order11.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs14.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.43-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.430.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.150.00%
Drugs22.860.00%
Other crime12.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.58150.00%
Vehicle crime17.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.720.00%
Other crime12.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sussex Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Station Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Elmsham Fold
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Conisborough Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1