WHELDON ROAD, WF10 2JP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 2JP

WHELDON ROAD, WF10 2JP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.14 per 1,000 population. This WF10 2JP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF10 postcode area, which has experienced 797 crimes and a crime rate of 15.41 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF10 2JP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 2JP, encompassing approximately 1438 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 2JP Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Street with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Maltkiln Lane with total crimes: 4

WHELDON ROAD, WF10 2JP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1736.1454.55%
Shoplifting911.8250.00%
Other theft66.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.1725.00%
Public order43.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.78-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Burglary21.39-50.00%
Theft from the person21.390.00%
Other crime11.39-66.67%
Drugs10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.97-38.89%
Other theft67.650.00%
Shoplifting64.1750.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.7833.33%
Burglary42.78300.00%
Other crime32.7850.00%
Public order32.0950.00%
Vehicle crime22.090.00%
Drugs11.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.51200.00%
Shoplifting44.17-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7850.00%
Other crime22.09100.00%
Public order21.39-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.70-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.94-60.87%
Public order56.2666.67%
Shoplifting53.48-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour23.480.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.390.00%
Theft from the person21.390.00%
Other theft11.39-66.67%
Other crime10.70-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2336.1443.75%
Shoplifting1315.9962.50%
Public order39.04200.00%
Other theft32.09-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.09100.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Burglary11.39-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1634.7560.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.12150.00%
Burglary86.95300.00%
Shoplifting85.56100.00%
Other theft55.5666.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.48-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1026.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.9525.00%
Vehicle crime53.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.48100.00%
Shoplifting42.78-66.67%
Other theft32.78-50.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Burglary21.39-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Drugs10.70-66.67%
Theft from the person10.70-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1237.53-14.29%
Shoplifting128.3433.33%
Other theft68.34500.00%
Burglary54.17400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.480.00%
Vehicle crime42.7833.33%
Drugs32.78200.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Theft from the person21.39100.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.94-33.33%
Shoplifting99.7312.50%
Vehicle crime36.260.00%
Public order22.09-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Drugs10.70-66.67%
Burglary10.70-50.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.580.00%
Shoplifting814.6014.29%
Public order45.56-20.00%
Drugs32.78200.00%
Other theft32.0950.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2130.58-16.00%
Shoplifting714.6016.67%
Public order54.87-37.50%
Other theft23.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Burglary21.39-50.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2539.624.17%
Public order817.38300.00%
Shoplifting65.560.00%
Burglary44.1733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.780.00%
Drugs22.78100.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-60.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2434.060.00%
Shoplifting616.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.480.00%
Burglary32.780.00%
Public order22.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 221 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202411
May 202418
April 20249
March 202423
February 202416
January 202410
December 202312
November 202314
October 202321
September 202321
August 202325
July 202324

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
October 20232
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 202410
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 202413
February 20248
January 20244
December 202312
November 20239
October 20238
September 20237
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 2JP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. York Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Maltkiln Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Back Wesley Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Thomas Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Boston Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Greek Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Stuart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Denton Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Swiss Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Princess Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hepworth Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. William Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Water View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eastfield Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Marshall Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sagar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Aire Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1