WATLING ROAD, WF10 2QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 2QY

WATLING ROAD, WF10 2QY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.17 per 1,000 population. This WF10 2QY 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 2QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 2QY, encompassing approximately 1636 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 2QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Askham Road with total crimes: 6
  • Derwent Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Langdale Close with total crimes: 5

WATLING ROAD, WF10 2QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.17216.67%
Anti-social behaviour811.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.890.00%
Public order21.22-66.67%
Other theft11.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order613.44500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.67-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour43.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.440.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.2885.71%
Vehicle crime37.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.83-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Other crime11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.06-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour74.28133.33%
Shoplifting24.280.00%
Other theft21.22100.00%
Possession of weapons11.220.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.17200.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%
Other crime10.610.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1010.390.00%
Public order36.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.78-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour36.11-25.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1112.8337.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.720.00%
Vehicle crime22.44100.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.22-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour44.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-57.14%
Other crime21.830.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.3963.64%
Criminal damage and arson711.0075.00%
Public order34.28-25.00%
Other crime21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-60.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.61-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.7257.14%
Other theft56.7225.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.06150.00%
Public order43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.44-20.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.61-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson54.28400.00%
Other theft43.0633.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.440.00%
Robbery11.220.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.670.00%
Burglary46.720.00%
Other theft32.440.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Drugs11.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 20246
May 202413
April 20247
March 202415
February 202410
January 202410
December 202311
November 20238
October 202318
September 202311
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 5 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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
November 20231
October 20231
July 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 2QY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Askham Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Derwent Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Langdale Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Ambleside Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Fairfield Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 6. Bowness Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Watling Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cumberland Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1