HOCTUN CLOSE, WF10 4TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 4TF

HOCTUN CLOSE, WF10 4TF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.50 per 1,000 population. This WF10 4TF 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 4TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 4TF, encompassing approximately 1964 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-52.17% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF10 4TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colorado Way with total crimes: 12
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 10
  • Weetworth Avenue with total crimes: 5

HOCTUN CLOSE, WF10 4TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences1628.5033.33%
Shoplifting118.14-52.17%
Anti-social behaviour105.6025.00%
Vehicle crime55.09-16.67%
Other theft52.54400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.54100.00%
Public order22.04-50.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2330.0335.29%
Violence and sexual offences1211.71-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour86.11166.67%
Vehicle crime64.07100.00%
Public order43.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.04-50.00%
Other theft11.02-80.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1726.9721.43%
Violence and sexual offences138.6530.00%
Other theft56.62-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.540.00%
Public order42.0433.33%
Vehicle crime32.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-66.67%
Burglary11.530.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1425.45-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences107.12-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.09-10.00%
Other theft84.5860.00%
Vehicle crime64.07-25.00%
Public order33.05200.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2135.12162.50%
Violence and sexual offences1610.6960.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.1466.67%
Vehicle crime85.0933.33%
Other theft54.07-16.67%
Burglary42.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.04-50.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.370.00%
Shoplifting85.09-60.00%
Other theft64.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.05500.00%
Vehicle crime63.050.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02-33.33%
Drugs11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2022.90-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.18-52.38%
Other theft65.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.05-50.00%
Burglary21.53-60.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-83.33%
Drugs10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2541.7378.57%
Violence and sexual offences2112.72162.50%
Vehicle crime910.69350.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.0550.00%
Burglary53.0525.00%
Other theft32.5450.00%
Drugs21.530.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1420.87-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.120.00%
Burglary44.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.04300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.04-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Other theft21.02-71.43%
Other crime11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.51-80.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2029.5217.65%
Anti-social behaviour1010.18400.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.09-11.11%
Other theft74.07600.00%
Public order53.5625.00%
Drugs22.540.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.3241.67%
Violence and sexual offences98.65-30.77%
Public order44.58300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.04-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.02-75.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Other theft10.51-83.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.5030.00%
Shoplifting126.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.1128.57%
Vehicle crime84.5833.33%
Other theft64.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0525.00%
Burglary22.54100.00%
Public order11.02-80.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1828.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.090.00%
Vehicle crime63.560.00%
Public order53.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.540.00%
Other theft32.040.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
December 20239
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202412
May 202413
April 202410
March 202416
February 202410
January 202410
December 202321
November 20238
October 20238
September 20239
August 202313
July 202310

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20249
March 202410
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20234
October 202310
September 20232
August 20239
July 20237

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
August 20235
July 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20234
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 6 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
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 220 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202423
May 202417
April 202414
March 202421
February 20248
January 202420
December 202325
November 202314
October 202320
September 202317
August 202312
July 202318

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Colorado Way
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total10
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Weetworth Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Tomahawk Trail
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 6. Lagentium Plaza
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Front Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Carr Wood Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. School Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Durham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Merefield Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Keystone Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Carr Lane Avenue
    Total1
    Theft from the person1