WF10 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 2LY

WF10 2LY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.57 per 1,000 population. This WF10 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 2LY, encompassing approximately 910 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sagar Street with total crimes: 7
  • Water View with total crimes: 2
  • William Street with total crimes: 2

WF10 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.57166.67%
Bicycle theft28.79100.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Shoplifting22.20-33.33%
Public order12.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.370.00%
Public order33.29200.00%
Shoplifting33.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.290.00%
Other crime12.200.00%
Bicycle theft11.100.00%
Burglary11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft412.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.39-25.00%
Shoplifting23.29-33.33%
Public order12.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft426.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.39300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.39200.00%
Shoplifting33.29200.00%
Public order23.29100.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Drugs12.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.370.00%
Drugs26.59100.00%
Theft from the person12.20-50.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Shoplifting11.10-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences617.57-14.29%
Shoplifting36.59-57.14%
Theft from the person23.290.00%
Drugs12.200.00%
Burglary11.10-50.00%
Other theft11.10-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.0675.00%
Shoplifting77.69133.33%
Other theft37.6950.00%
Burglary23.290.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson820.87700.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.79-42.86%
Shoplifting34.3950.00%
Other theft23.290.00%
Burglary22.200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.7775.00%
Vehicle crime37.690.00%
Shoplifting23.29-50.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting420.8733.33%
Violence and sexual offences44.3933.33%
Drugs24.39100.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Burglary22.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Public order11.10-50.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.37-62.50%
Shoplifting33.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.290.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-50.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.06300.00%
Shoplifting68.7950.00%
Other theft26.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Public order22.20100.00%
Burglary12.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting414.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.200.00%
Public order11.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233
October 20238
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
September 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
February 20248
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sagar Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Water View
    Total2
    Bicycle theft2
  • 3. William Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hunt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lock Lane
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aire Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1