WF10 4NH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 4NH

WF10 4NH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.47 per 1,000 population. This WF10 4NH 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 4NH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 4NH, encompassing approximately 3869 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF10 4NH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lightfoot Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Leeds Road with total crimes: 6
  • Weetworth Avenue with total crimes: 5

WF10 4NH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2814.4740.00%
Vehicle crime57.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2933.33%
Other theft41.030.00%
Public order41.03-42.86%
Drugs31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.78-81.25%
Shoplifting20.78100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.54-25.93%
Anti-social behaviour165.17220.00%
Public order74.14600.00%
Vehicle crime51.81400.00%
Other theft41.29100.00%
Drugs31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.78-40.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2711.63-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson56.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.290.00%
Other theft21.29-50.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-66.67%
Burglary10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3314.9943.48%
Anti-social behaviour58.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.29-44.44%
Other theft41.29-20.00%
Public order41.03100.00%
Vehicle crime31.03-40.00%
Other crime30.78200.00%
Shoplifting10.78-90.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences2317.57-8.00%
Shoplifting105.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.580.00%
Burglary62.33500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.29400.00%
Other theft51.29-28.57%
Public order21.290.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Robbery10.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.4738.89%
Criminal damage and arson96.4628.57%
Anti-social behaviour82.3333.33%
Other theft72.07-12.50%
Public order21.810.00%
Shoplifting20.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.41-33.33%
Other theft84.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.07-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.81100.00%
Shoplifting41.55-42.86%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.098.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.9842.86%
Other theft82.58166.67%
Burglary72.0775.00%
Shoplifting71.8116.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-62.50%
Drugs30.78200.00%
Public order30.78-57.14%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.8092.31%
Anti-social behaviour86.46700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.07133.33%
Public order71.8175.00%
Shoplifting61.81500.00%
Burglary41.55100.00%
Other theft31.03-57.14%
Drugs10.78-80.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.34-40.91%
Other theft73.360.00%
Drugs51.81400.00%
Public order41.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Burglary20.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.5646.67%
Burglary45.69300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.03-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-60.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.44-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.8850.00%
Vehicle crime63.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.55-58.33%
Public order41.29-42.86%
Other crime41.0333.33%
Other theft31.03-40.00%
Burglary10.78-83.33%
Robbery10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.100.00%
Public order72.070.00%
Burglary61.810.00%
Other theft51.550.00%
Other crime31.290.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 301 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.15 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202420
May 202427
April 202433
March 202423
February 202425
January 202418
December 202327
November 202325
October 202313
September 202322
August 202315
July 202325

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 202416
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20231
September 20232
August 20235
July 202312

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20249
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233
August 202312
July 20238

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
August 20233
July 20235

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

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234
August 20231
July 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lightfoot Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Leeds Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. Weetworth Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Joffre Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lagentium Plaza
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Laburnum Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Smawthorne Lane
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parklands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Henry Moore Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Smawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Willow Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Longacre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Smawthorne Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Castle Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Manor View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Garth
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Pontefract Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lisheen Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Bland'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Thornhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Beech Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Durham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brigg'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Lightfoot Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1