OAKDALE ROAD, WF9 5LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5LS

OAKDALE ROAD, WF9 5LS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.13 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5LS 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 5LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5LS, encompassing approximately 1226 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF9 5LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • King Street with total crimes: 4
  • Farmfield Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Kinsley Street with total crimes: 3

OAKDALE ROAD, WF9 5LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.1320.00%
Public order49.79300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.26-50.00%
Theft from the person11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.5025.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.16300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.260.00%
Public order11.63-50.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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 offences813.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.53-33.33%
Public order21.630.00%
Drugs11.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Other theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.05-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour36.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.45200.00%
Other crime12.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.1612.50%
Criminal damage and arson17.34-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.31-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson36.530.00%
Vehicle crime32.4550.00%
Other theft32.45200.00%
Public order22.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.05-47.06%
Vehicle crime27.34100.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Other theft11.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Public order10.82-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.1070.00%
Public order313.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4550.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.45100.00%
Other theft21.63-50.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Possession of weapons11.630.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.76-41.18%
Other theft48.16300.00%
Public order33.260.00%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-50.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.0230.77%
Criminal damage and arson413.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.260.00%
Robbery12.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.600.00%
Vehicle crime22.45100.00%
Public order21.63-33.33%
Other theft21.63-50.00%
Burglary21.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.4762.50%
Other theft410.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2650.00%
Public order32.45200.00%
Burglary32.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences812.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Public order11.630.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 142 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248
April 20248
March 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 202317
November 202310
October 202317
September 202313
August 202313
July 20238

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 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 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
August 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. King Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 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. New Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Grace Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Carrgate
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Pinefield Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Silverwood Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1