WF10 4HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 4HP

WF10 4HP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.93 per 1,000 population. This WF10 4HP 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 4HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 4HP, encompassing approximately 4694 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF10 4HP 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 4HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.93-25.93%
Criminal damage and arson74.2616.67%
Shoplifting61.49-33.33%
Other theft51.28-44.44%
Burglary51.0766.67%
Public order31.07-78.57%
Possession of weapons30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Drugs20.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-75.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.25-28.95%
Public order145.7527.27%
Other theft92.98800.00%
Shoplifting91.92-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.9260.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.70-25.00%
Burglary31.280.00%
Vehicle crime30.64-40.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.1126.67%
Shoplifting128.099.09%
Public order112.56-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson82.3460.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.70-61.54%
Vehicle crime51.07-28.57%
Burglary31.070.00%
Drugs10.64-75.00%
Theft from the person10.210.00%
Other theft10.21-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.3011.11%
Public order186.391700.00%
Anti-social behaviour133.83160.00%
Shoplifting112.77450.00%
Vehicle crime72.34250.00%
Other theft51.49150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.0725.00%
Drugs41.07300.00%
Other crime30.85200.00%
Burglary30.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences279.59-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour55.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.85-60.00%
Other theft20.430.00%
Shoplifting20.43-71.43%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.21-75.00%
Drugs10.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3715.9894.74%
Criminal damage and arson87.8860.00%
Shoplifting71.70-58.82%
Vehicle crime51.49-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.07-28.57%
Other crime41.07300.00%
Public order30.85-70.00%
Burglary20.64-60.00%
Other theft20.43-60.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.83-26.92%
Shoplifting174.05240.00%
Public order103.620.00%
Vehicle crime72.13250.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.49-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.49-28.57%
Other theft51.0725.00%
Burglary51.07400.00%
Drugs21.07-33.33%
Other crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.210.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.9162.50%
Anti-social behaviour125.54140.00%
Public order102.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.13-12.50%
Shoplifting51.49-54.55%
Other theft41.07-33.33%
Drugs30.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.50-38.46%
Shoplifting113.41120.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.3414.29%
Other theft61.7020.00%
Public order61.28500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.2866.67%
Burglary11.07-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2612.57-16.13%
Criminal damage and arson75.540.00%
Other theft51.490.00%
Shoplifting51.07-64.29%
Burglary41.07300.00%
Drugs30.8550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.64-70.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.210.00%
Public order10.21-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.6847.62%
Shoplifting146.6040.00%
Anti-social behaviour102.98233.33%
Public order92.1380.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.9275.00%
Other theft51.49-16.67%
Other crime31.070.00%
Drugs20.64-33.33%
Burglary10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.21-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.35-16.00%
Shoplifting104.47100.00%
Other theft62.13200.00%
Public order51.28-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.0733.33%
Vehicle crime40.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.85-25.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Burglary10.21-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2512.570.00%
Public order65.330.00%
Shoplifting51.280.00%
Burglary41.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.850.00%
Drugs30.640.00%
Vehicle crime30.640.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Bicycle theft20.430.00%
Other theft20.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 343 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202438
June 202430
May 202427
April 202437
March 202419
February 202426
January 202416
December 202326
November 202331
October 202321
September 202325

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20245
June 202413
May 20245
April 20245
March 20247
February 202412
January 20245
December 20233
November 202310
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 4 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

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202412
June 202411
May 20242
April 20247
March 202417
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 202314
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20245
May 20244
April 20248
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202414
July 202411
June 202418
May 20241
April 20243
March 202410
February 202410
January 20246
December 20231
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
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 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 4HP 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Drugs1
    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. Leake Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Lower Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Glebe Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 18. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Pretoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Lisheen Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Willow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Laburnum Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Back Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Smawthorne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1