WESTMEAD, WF10 3AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 3AF

WESTMEAD, WF10 3AF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.24 per 1,000 population. This WF10 3AF 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 3AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 3AF, encompassing approximately 2814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-61.90% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 3AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Henry Moore Court with total crimes: 4
  • Queen'S Park Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Park Rise with total crimes: 3

WESTMEAD, WF10 3AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.24-61.90%
Violence and sexual offences82.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.840.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2113.15200.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.4660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.8450.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Other theft10.71-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.75133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.49-58.33%
Other theft21.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71100.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.46500.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.26-57.14%
Burglary11.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.4075.00%
Burglary32.4950.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.71-60.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.69-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.420.00%
Burglary21.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%

In January 2024, 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 offences88.8814.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.84100.00%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Burglary31.07-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary78.88600.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.49133.33%
Other theft32.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson64.62200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.13-57.14%
Public order31.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1775.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.49200.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.97-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.42-66.67%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.37-47.83%
Anti-social behaviour64.26200.00%
Burglary42.130.00%
Public order41.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.370.00%
Public order48.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
August 20234
July 20234

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202421
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20233
October 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20245
April 202412
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237
September 20234
August 202312
July 202323

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 3AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Henry Moore Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Queen'S Park Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Park Rise
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Pemberton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hawes Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hopwood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Carlyle Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Healdwood Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Ruskin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hastings Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Redhill Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Fairfield Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. West View Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1