NEW WELLGATE, WF10 4RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 4RH

NEW WELLGATE, WF10 4RH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.78 per 1,000 population. This WF10 4RH 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 4RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 4RH, encompassing approximately 2319 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

WF10 4RH 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

NEW WELLGATE, WF10 4RH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.7840.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.02100.00%
Vehicle crime31.72-70.00%
Shoplifting31.2950.00%
Other theft21.29-66.67%
Other crime20.860.00%
Public order10.86-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1014.66150.00%
Other theft64.31-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.59400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.16-68.75%
Burglary22.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-60.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.95166.67%
Other theft86.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.45400.00%
Vehicle crime42.16300.00%
Burglary11.72-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-80.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 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 theft813.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.45-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour52.590.00%
Public order42.16300.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.21-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson45.610.00%
Other theft41.72-42.86%
Shoplifting31.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.29-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.66300.00%
Other theft76.9016.67%
Shoplifting63.02500.00%
Vehicle crime22.59-66.67%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.860.00%

In March 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime610.78500.00%
Other theft62.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.59-60.00%
Burglary31.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.29-66.67%
Shoplifting10.43-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6466.67%
Other theft64.31-14.29%
Shoplifting42.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft713.80250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.02-14.29%
Burglary52.590.00%
Public order32.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-71.43%
Shoplifting20.86-50.00%
Other crime20.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.86-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.5040.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.02133.33%
Burglary53.02150.00%
Shoplifting42.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.72200.00%
Other theft21.29-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.35-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.59-16.67%
Other theft42.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7250.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.80-9.09%
Violence and sexual offences64.31100.00%
Other theft62.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Drugs20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting119.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.290.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202416
June 20246
May 202413
April 202416
March 20244
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236

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 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236
October 202310
September 202311

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 3 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
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 4RH 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. Park Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brindle Park Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Redhill View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Redhill Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Redhill Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Carr Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Lagentium Plaza
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Weetworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Croft
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. The Crescent
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1