THE CROFT, WF10 4DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 4DQ

THE CROFT, WF10 4DQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.38 per 1,000 population. This WF10 4DQ 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 4DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 4DQ, encompassing approximately 2743 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF10 4DQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Rock Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Front Street with total crimes: 4
  • New Wellgate with total crimes: 3

THE CROFT, WF10 4DQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.3816.67%
Vehicle crime42.55-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson41.46100.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime99.48125.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.28-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.1925.00%
Burglary31.82200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Other theft10.73-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.6675.00%
Vehicle crime45.100.00%
Other theft41.4633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46200.00%
Burglary11.09-50.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.75-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.9266.67%
Other theft31.82200.00%
Public order21.09100.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-50.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 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 offences128.02-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour34.3750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Other theft10.73-75.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.84116.67%
Other theft44.74-20.00%
Shoplifting21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime20.73-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73-66.67%
Other crime20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime812.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.92-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences62.19-14.29%
Other theft52.1925.00%
Burglary51.82400.00%
Shoplifting11.82-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.84133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.5516.67%
Other theft42.55-50.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-80.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft810.21700.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.92-25.00%
Burglary52.1966.67%
Public order31.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-66.67%
Drugs10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.3860.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.92100.00%
Burglary32.1950.00%
Shoplifting21.09-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.65-16.67%
Shoplifting51.82-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.82200.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Burglary20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-50.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.92133.33%
Violence and sexual offences62.55100.00%
Other theft32.190.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Drugs20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20248
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202414
June 20248
May 202412
April 202413
March 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20235
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20247
January 20243
October 20237
September 20233

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

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Rock Terrace
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Front Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. New Wellgate
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Brindle Park Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Redhill View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Redhill Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Redhill Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Lagentium Plaza
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Weetworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. The Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Park Rise
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cross Park Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Aire Valley Mount
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1