WF10 2QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 2QB

WF10 2QB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.69 per 1,000 population. This WF10 2QB 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 2QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 2QB, encompassing approximately 2836 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF10 2QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hobart Road with total crimes: 7
  • Airedale Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Lancaster Street with total crimes: 5

WF10 2QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.6925.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.05400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-20.00%
Other theft31.41200.00%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.40-20.00%
Vehicle crime55.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-37.50%
Public order41.760.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Other crime21.06100.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.1042.86%
Anti-social behaviour87.05-33.33%
Burglary32.82200.00%
Other theft31.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-33.33%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.75-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour124.94-25.00%
Other theft44.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4150.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.2891.67%
Anti-social behaviour168.11100.00%
Other theft45.640.00%
Public order21.41-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-50.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.93-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour84.23-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.82-33.33%
Other crime41.410.00%
Public order31.4150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.5169.23%
Anti-social behaviour97.76125.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.170.00%
Public order22.12100.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.7618.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.580.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.40-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour43.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In December 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 offences138.82-45.83%
Other theft44.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-62.50%
Burglary21.060.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Other crime10.35-80.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.9260.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.46-11.11%
Other crime52.82150.00%
Drugs41.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-25.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.05-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour95.29125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.17-20.00%
Public order21.41-60.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.990.00%
Public order51.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.760.00%
Other theft41.410.00%
Burglary31.410.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
January 20242
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 220 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202420
June 202414
May 202423
April 202412
March 202422
February 202413
January 202411
December 202313
November 202324
October 202315
September 202317

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20248
June 202412
May 202416
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
October 20239
September 20234

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hobart Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 2. Airedale Drive
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Lancaster Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 4. Winnan Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Sloan Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Woodside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Dunderdale Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Elizabeth Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Stansfield Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Madeley Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Scholes Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1