WF10 4PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 4PF

WF10 4PF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.07 per 1,000 population. This WF10 4PF 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 4PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 4PF, encompassing approximately 3173 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 4PF 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 4PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.0762.50%
Criminal damage and arson58.19400.00%
Other theft41.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.26300.00%
Public order31.260.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-83.33%
Shoplifting20.63-33.33%
Other crime10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.04300.00%
Other theft43.7833.33%
Public order31.2650.00%
Shoplifting30.95-25.00%
Burglary20.95100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2012.92-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.300.00%
Shoplifting41.26-42.86%
Other theft31.26-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-33.33%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.3926.32%
Other theft77.560.00%
Shoplifting72.21-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson42.21-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.26-25.00%
Other crime30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-33.33%
Public order20.630.00%

In March 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 offences1919.22-13.64%
Shoplifting115.99175.00%
Other theft73.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2140.00%
Burglary52.210.00%
Vehicle crime41.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-40.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.1369.23%
Other theft76.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.580.00%
Shoplifting41.580.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Drugs10.630.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences1311.34-35.00%
Other theft74.10-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.21-28.57%
Shoplifting41.58-50.00%
Burglary21.26-66.67%
Public order20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.33-4.76%
Other theft86.30166.67%
Shoplifting82.52-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.5216.67%
Burglary62.2150.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.3975.00%
Shoplifting96.62-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.84500.00%
Burglary41.89300.00%
Other theft31.26-66.67%
Other crime20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Drugs10.63-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.870.00%
Shoplifting113.7810.00%
Other theft93.470.00%
Public order32.84-25.00%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.030.00%
Shoplifting103.78150.00%
Public order43.15100.00%
Burglary31.26200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.78233.33%
Vehicle crime53.15150.00%
Other theft41.58-33.33%
Shoplifting41.26-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-25.00%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Public order20.95-66.67%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.130.00%
Shoplifting93.780.00%
Public order62.840.00%
Other theft61.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 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
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 20238
November 20233
October 20239
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202416
May 202420
April 202424
March 202419
February 202422
January 202413
December 202320
November 202321
October 202312
September 202312
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202412
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
October 20232
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.31 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 20231
September 20232
August 202310
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.69 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
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 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 202411
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20239
October 202311
September 202310
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 5 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
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 4PF 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. Front Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Laburnum Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. School Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Henry Moore Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Castle Parade
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Manor View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carr Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Garth
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. The Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Thornhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Beech Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Durham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Brigg'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lightfoot Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Merefield Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Keystone Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Carr Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1