PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF10 4BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 4BW

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF10 4BW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.08 per 1,000 population. This WF10 4BW 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 4BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 4BW, encompassing approximately 3194 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF10 4BW area, explore the WF10 4BW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF10 4BW area, visit the WF10 4BW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 4BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parklands with total crimes: 8
  • Front Street with total crimes: 4
  • New Wellgate with total crimes: 3

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF10 4BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.0813.33%
Possession of weapons25.320.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.63-83.33%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.15-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour84.70300.00%
Vehicle crime62.50100.00%
Burglary31.880.00%
Other theft30.94-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9450.00%
Public order30.94200.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.5857.14%
Other theft56.89150.00%
Vehicle crime31.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.33-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour104.38400.00%
Burglary33.130.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.77-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson35.64-50.00%
Other theft20.94-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-33.33%
Public order10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4090.91%
Criminal damage and arson66.570.00%
Other theft51.8866.67%
Vehicle crime31.57-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.94-25.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Shoplifting20.940.00%
Burglary20.63-60.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.39-42.11%
Vehicle crime63.4450.00%
Burglary51.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-63.64%
Other theft31.25-40.00%
Theft from the person10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.03111.11%
Anti-social behaviour115.95175.00%
Other theft53.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.250.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft109.71233.33%
Violence and sexual offences93.13-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson42.82-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.25100.00%
Burglary31.250.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.647.69%
Criminal damage and arson84.38166.67%
Burglary32.50200.00%
Other theft30.9450.00%
Vehicle crime20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.63-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.6430.00%
Shoplifting54.07-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2550.00%
Other crime30.940.00%
Other theft20.94-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Public order10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.96-16.67%
Shoplifting83.1314.29%
Public order42.500.00%
Other theft41.250.00%
Drugs31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.020.00%
Shoplifting73.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.190.00%
Public order41.570.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
October 20231

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202422
June 202414
May 202418
April 202421
March 202411
February 202419
January 20249
December 202314
November 202313
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20243
November 20233

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 202410
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 202411
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parklands
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Front Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Wellgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Thornhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Pine Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Lagentium Plaza
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Weetworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Pontefract Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Cross Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lisheen Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Laburnum Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1