WF9 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF9 5NJ

WF9 5NJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.97 per 1,000 population. This WF9 5NJ 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 5NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF9 5NJ, encompassing approximately 1004 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-80.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF9 5NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newstead Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Prince Drive with total crimes: 1
  • Baron Way with total crimes: 1

WF9 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.97-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.980.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.90300.00%
Criminal damage and arson219.910.00%
Public order21.99100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.9725.00%
Other theft14.980.00%
Public order11.000.00%

In May 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 offences47.97-66.67%
Other crime23.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.919.09%
Anti-social behaviour211.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.99-33.33%
Other crime21.990.00%
Burglary21.990.00%
Shoplifting11.990.00%

In March 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 offences1115.93175.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.95200.00%
Possession of weapons12.990.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.95-20.00%
Shoplifting33.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.990.00%
Other crime11.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.000.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.96-28.57%
Burglary24.980.00%
Theft from the person11.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.94-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson26.97-33.33%
Shoplifting21.990.00%
Other crime11.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.9220.00%
Criminal damage and arson311.9550.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.990.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%
Drugs11.000.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.9266.67%
Public order39.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.99-33.33%
Other theft11.990.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.970.00%
Shoplifting22.990.00%
Public order11.990.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202420
June 20245
May 20244
April 202412
March 202411
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
October 202310
September 20236

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20243
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Newstead Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Prince Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Baron Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1