WF10 3EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 3EU

WF10 3EU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.09 per 1,000 population. This WF10 3EU 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 3EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 3EU, encompassing approximately 3508 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (11.54% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-74.29% decrease)

WF10 3EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milnes Grove with total crimes: 9
  • Wheatcroft with total crimes: 8
  • Graham Drive with total crimes: 6

WF10 3EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.0911.54%
Criminal damage and arson108.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.85-74.29%
Public order82.570.00%
Other theft52.2825.00%
Vehicle crime41.43300.00%
Other crime31.140.00%
Burglary30.8650.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3523.95288.89%
Violence and sexual offences269.98-3.70%
Public order87.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.28-50.00%
Other theft41.4333.33%
Other crime31.140.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.68-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.70150.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.8512.50%
Public order42.57-50.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Burglary10.86-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3020.8136.36%
Anti-social behaviour88.55-33.33%
Public order82.2814.29%
Shoplifting82.28166.67%
Burglary42.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.14-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.14200.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.27200.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.4233.33%
Public order72.28600.00%
Burglary42.000.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.69-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7133.33%
Shoplifting31.14200.00%
Vehicle crime20.86100.00%
Other theft20.57100.00%
Public order10.57-75.00%
Drugs10.29-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.6814.29%
Burglary56.84-37.50%
Other crime41.43100.00%
Public order41.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.86200.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.57-85.71%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.8216.67%
Burglary85.99166.67%
Vehicle crime72.2840.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.000.00%
Other theft51.430.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Other crime20.570.00%
Shoplifting10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.68-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson95.1350.00%
Other theft52.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime51.43150.00%
Burglary31.4350.00%
Public order30.860.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.39-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour156.27150.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.28-14.29%
Shoplifting41.710.00%
Other theft41.14100.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Burglary20.860.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Theft from the person10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2815.113.70%
Criminal damage and arson77.98600.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.00-14.29%
Public order31.71-66.67%
Other theft20.860.00%
Burglary20.57100.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2715.68-28.95%
Public order97.70-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.57600.00%
Shoplifting22.000.00%
Other theft20.57-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Theft from the person10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Other crime10.29-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3819.100.00%
Public order1010.830.00%
Other theft52.850.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20244
December 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20248
March 20247
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202426
May 202427
April 202430
March 202422
February 202422
January 202424
December 202321
November 202318
October 202322
September 202328
August 202327
July 202338

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 72 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20237
November 20235
October 20232
August 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 119 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202435
May 20249
April 20248
March 202412
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 202315
September 20236
August 20237
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
August 20231

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20248
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
August 20232
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20242
August 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Milnes Grove
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Wheatcroft
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Graham Drive
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ruskin Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Henry Moore Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 8. The Mount
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kershaw Avenue
    Total4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Queen'S Park Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Church Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Pemberton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Hawes Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Hopwood Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 15. Carlyle Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Airedale Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Church Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. St Edmunds Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Ings View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Queens Park Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Ruskin Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Newton Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Kings Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hastings Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Henson Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Redhill Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1