WF10 2LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 2LF

WF10 2LF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.73 per 1,000 population. This WF10 2LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF10 postcode area, which has experienced 605 crimes and a crime rate of 11.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF10 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 2LF, encompassing approximately 719 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 2LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Water View with total crimes: 2
  • William Street with total crimes: 2
  • Hunt Street with total crimes: 1

WF10 2LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.730.00%
Bicycle theft22.780.00%
Other theft12.780.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78100.00%
Public order12.780.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.73-25.00%
Public order14.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-66.67%
Shoplifting11.390.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft419.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.170.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.340.00%
Theft from the person14.170.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.34-25.00%
Drugs14.170.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Other theft11.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.28100.00%
Other theft25.56100.00%
Shoplifting22.780.00%
Burglary12.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson511.12400.00%
Violence and sexual offences26.95-60.00%
Other theft12.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.280.00%
Vehicle crime36.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft211.120.00%
Drugs12.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.73-50.00%
Burglary12.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.73300.00%
Burglary15.560.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.390.00%
Public order11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Water View
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 2. William Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hunt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lock Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1