WATLING ROAD, WF10 3SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 3SS

WATLING ROAD, WF10 3SS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.29 per 1,000 population. This WF10 3SS 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 3SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 3SS, encompassing approximately 2616 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 3SS Crime Hotspots

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

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

WATLING ROAD, WF10 3SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.2915.79%
Anti-social behaviour68.41-66.67%
Other theft42.290.00%
Public order31.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.64-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.26157.14%
Criminal damage and arson56.88150.00%
Public order51.91150.00%
Burglary31.9150.00%
Other crime21.150.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.4378.57%
Anti-social behaviour79.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68-60.00%
Public order20.76-66.67%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Robbery10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.29-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour75.3575.00%
Public order62.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.290.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Vehicle crime31.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.2990.91%
Criminal damage and arson58.03150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.91-63.64%
Public order31.5350.00%
Vehicle crime31.15200.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.9983.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.20-57.69%
Public order24.200.00%
Shoplifting20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-33.33%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.4385.71%
Anti-social behaviour69.94500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.290.00%
Public order21.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.170.00%
Public order35.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1550.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.797.69%
Anti-social behaviour45.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences139.17-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.99-48.15%
Anti-social behaviour65.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.29-63.64%
Other crime31.530.00%
Burglary21.15100.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Public order10.76-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2719.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1110.32266.67%
Public order44.200.00%
Other crime31.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-50.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.140.00%
Other theft66.880.00%
Public order42.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.530.00%
Burglary21.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20234
October 202311
September 20233

A total of 238 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 202425
June 202414
May 202421
April 202411
March 202426
February 202414
January 202414
December 202313
November 202314
October 202327
September 202318

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

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
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202418
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 202411
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 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

A total of 2 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
May 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hobart Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lancaster Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Derwent Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bowness Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Green
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Askham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Borrowdale Drive
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Ambleside Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grasmere Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Langdale Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Fairfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Elizabeth Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Scholes Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Tarn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cumberland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1