WF10 4HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 4HD

WF10 4HD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This WF10 4HD 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 4HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 4HD, encompassing approximately 4999 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-32.35% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF10 4HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parklands with total crimes: 8
  • Ashton Street with total crimes: 6
  • Brigg'S Avenue with total crimes: 5

WF10 4HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.00-32.35%
Criminal damage and arson94.600.00%
Shoplifting61.80-33.33%
Burglary51.2066.67%
Other theft41.00-60.00%
Public order30.80-81.25%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.40-80.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.20-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3419.20-19.05%
Public order166.8023.08%
Other theft103.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.00-10.00%
Shoplifting91.80-35.71%
Burglary31.80-25.00%
Other crime30.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4220.0016.67%
Shoplifting148.4027.27%
Public order132.80-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson102.6066.67%
Vehicle crime72.00-12.50%
Burglary41.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.80-76.47%
Drugs30.80-25.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3622.6016.13%
Public order187.201700.00%
Anti-social behaviour173.60112.50%
Shoplifting113.40450.00%
Vehicle crime82.20166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.6020.00%
Other theft41.20300.00%
Drugs40.80300.00%
Burglary40.80300.00%
Other crime30.80200.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3110.80-13.89%
Anti-social behaviour86.2060.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.00-62.50%
Shoplifting20.60-71.43%
Public order10.40-75.00%
Other theft10.20-80.00%
Other crime10.20-75.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Burglary10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.6044.00%
Vehicle crime87.2014.29%
Shoplifting71.60-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson61.4020.00%
Other theft51.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.00-16.67%
Other crime41.00300.00%
Public order40.80-63.64%
Burglary10.80-83.33%
Robbery10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.20-13.79%
Shoplifting175.00240.00%
Public order113.4022.22%
Vehicle crime72.20250.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.40-45.45%
Burglary61.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.20-37.50%
Other theft51.0025.00%
Drugs21.00-33.33%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2914.8052.63%
Anti-social behaviour115.8083.33%
Public order92.2028.57%
Criminal damage and arson81.800.00%
Shoplifting51.60-54.55%
Other theft41.00-50.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.40-38.71%
Shoplifting113.80120.00%
Other theft82.2060.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.600.00%
Public order71.60133.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.40100.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Burglary10.20-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3113.40-3.12%
Criminal damage and arson86.200.00%
Shoplifting51.60-66.67%
Other theft51.00-16.67%
Burglary41.00100.00%
Public order30.80-66.67%
Drugs30.6050.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.60-62.50%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.4039.13%
Shoplifting156.4050.00%
Public order93.0080.00%
Criminal damage and arson81.80100.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.60166.67%
Other theft61.600.00%
Drugs21.20-33.33%
Other crime20.400.00%
Burglary20.40100.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.40-30.30%
Shoplifting104.60100.00%
Other theft62.00100.00%
Public order51.20-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Vehicle crime40.8033.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.80-25.00%
Drugs30.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.400.00%
Public order76.600.00%
Burglary61.400.00%
Shoplifting51.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.800.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Vehicle crime30.600.00%
Other theft30.600.00%
Other crime20.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 202410
July 20244
June 202417
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 202411
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202434
July 202442
June 202436
May 202431
April 202436
March 202425
February 202429
January 202419
December 202331
November 202332
October 202323
September 202333

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202414
June 202411
May 20242
April 20247
March 202417
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 202315
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 90 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 202410
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20248
January 20248
December 20238
November 20238
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 106 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202416
July 202413
June 202418
May 20241
April 20244
March 202411
February 20249
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 41 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.15 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248
March 20247
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parklands
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Ashton Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 3. Brigg'S Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Smawthorne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Charles Street
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other crime1
  • 6. Thornhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pine Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Lightfoot Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ambler Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Vickers Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. St Helen'S Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Joffre Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pontefract Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Lower Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. University Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Beancroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Dalton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Pretoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Lisheen Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Willow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Laburnum Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Back Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Smawthorne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Roundhill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1