WF10 4AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 4AN

WF10 4AN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 62 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.94 per 1,000 population. This WF10 4AN 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 4AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 4AN, encompassing approximately 2826 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)

WF10 4AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Street with total crimes: 14
  • Pretoria Street with total crimes: 6
  • Ambler Street with total crimes: 5

WF10 4AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2721.9428.57%
Criminal damage and arson79.55133.33%
Shoplifting72.48133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.480.00%
Vehicle crime42.12100.00%
Public order41.4233.33%
Burglary31.420.00%
Theft from the person21.060.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other theft10.35-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.7516.67%
Anti-social behaviour67.43-40.00%
Other crime52.12150.00%
Other theft41.77100.00%
Burglary31.420.00%
Public order31.0650.00%
Shoplifting31.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0650.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.3742.86%
Vehicle crime33.5450.00%
Shoplifting31.0650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-66.67%
Other theft20.710.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%
Other crime20.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.57-46.43%
Anti-social behaviour75.31-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson62.4820.00%
Public order52.1225.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.71-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.9455.56%
Anti-social behaviour89.91-27.27%
Shoplifting62.8350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1266.67%
Public order41.77100.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Drugs20.71-33.33%
Other theft20.710.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.3463.64%
Anti-social behaviour116.3783.33%
Burglary43.890.00%
Shoplifting41.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-50.00%
Drugs31.06200.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.68-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson63.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.1220.00%
Public order32.12200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.71-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.755.88%
Shoplifting76.3716.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.48100.00%
Other theft52.12400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.77-16.67%
Burglary41.77100.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Public order10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.15-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour66.0150.00%
Shoplifting62.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.120.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other theft10.71-80.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.09-25.00%
Public order66.37-33.33%
Other theft52.12150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-20.00%
Drugs21.42-50.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.04-7.69%
Public order98.49125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.180.00%
Drugs41.77300.00%
Other theft21.42-50.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-75.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.814.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.2020.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.12-16.67%
Other theft41.7733.33%
Burglary41.4233.33%
Public order41.42-50.00%
Shoplifting31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime21.06100.00%
Drugs10.71-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.230.00%
Public order88.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.120.00%
Other crime31.770.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Burglary31.060.00%
Shoplifting21.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 266 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202427
June 202421
May 202418
April 202415
March 202428
February 202418
January 202411
December 202318
November 202317
October 202318
September 202324
August 202326
July 202325

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 202411
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235
August 20235
July 20236

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20236
September 20239
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20235
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20237
November 20236
October 20232
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
November 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 4AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. York Street
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Pretoria Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Ambler Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Robin Hood Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Maltkiln Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Morrison Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Heald Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Boston Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greek Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Stuart Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Vickers Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parklands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Pontefract Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Leake Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Medley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Denton Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Swiss Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Princess Street
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 20. Healdfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eastfield Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lower Oxford Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. St Helen'S Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Lisheen Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1