BRIGGS AVENUE, WF10 5BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5BB

BRIGGS AVENUE, WF10 5BB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 75 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.63 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5BB 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 5BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5BB, encompassing approximately 4026 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (12.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)

WF10 5BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashton Street with total crimes: 21
  • Lightfoot Avenue with total crimes: 7
  • Leeds Road with total crimes: 6

BRIGGS AVENUE, WF10 5BB 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.6312.00%
Shoplifting156.9525.00%
Public order133.73-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-84.62%
Vehicle crime40.99-20.00%
Burglary30.99200.00%
Drugs20.750.00%
Other theft20.50-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2624.83160.00%
Violence and sexual offences256.46-28.57%
Public order176.210.00%
Shoplifting124.22300.00%
Other theft52.9866.67%
Vehicle crime51.2466.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-40.00%
Drugs20.75100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Burglary10.25-50.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.6512.90%
Anti-social behaviour108.6942.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.4825.00%
Other theft31.24-25.00%
Shoplifting30.75-62.50%
Vehicle crime30.75200.00%
Burglary20.750.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.3924.00%
Shoplifting87.70-68.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.9975.00%
Other crime51.74150.00%
Other theft41.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-50.00%
Public order40.99-63.64%
Robbery10.99-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.10-13.79%
Shoplifting256.21257.14%
Public order116.2137.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.73-20.00%
Other theft51.99-28.57%
Burglary51.24150.00%
Vehicle crime41.24300.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-42.86%
Robbery20.990.00%
Other crime20.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.8845.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.20100.00%
Public order82.4860.00%
Other theft71.9940.00%
Shoplifting71.74-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour71.7416.67%
Burglary21.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.65-23.08%
Shoplifting134.9730.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2350.00%
Public order51.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.240.00%
Other theft51.24-44.44%
Burglary21.24-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2617.88-13.33%
Shoplifting106.46-44.44%
Other theft92.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.24-28.57%
Burglary51.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.24-63.64%
Drugs40.990.00%
Public order40.99-55.56%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.8550.00%
Shoplifting187.4563.64%
Anti-social behaviour114.47450.00%
Public order92.73125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.2475.00%
Other theft31.74-57.14%
Burglary30.750.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Vehicle crime20.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.90-25.93%
Shoplifting114.97120.00%
Other theft72.73600.00%
Vehicle crime41.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.99-33.33%
Public order40.990.00%
Drugs30.99200.00%
Burglary30.75-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.75-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2713.4180.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.71-45.45%
Shoplifting51.49-28.57%
Burglary41.24100.00%
Public order40.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour30.99-40.00%
Other crime10.75-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-66.67%

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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.15-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson113.7383.33%
Shoplifting72.73133.33%
Public order61.740.00%
Vehicle crime61.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.49-54.55%
Other crime41.24100.00%
Other theft30.99-57.14%
Burglary20.75-60.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.720.00%
Other theft72.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.740.00%
Public order61.490.00%
Burglary51.490.00%
Vehicle crime31.240.00%
Shoplifting30.750.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202426
May 202410
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 20246
December 20234
November 202311
October 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 202311

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 330 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202425
May 202435
April 202431
March 202425
February 202429
January 202420
December 202326
November 202330
October 202320
September 202327
August 202315
July 202319

A total of 91 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202417
April 20244
March 202411
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20239
October 20234
September 20234
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 137 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202412
May 20243
April 20248
March 202425
February 20247
January 202413
December 202310
November 202318
October 202311
September 20235
August 20237
July 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20237
September 20231
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20248
February 202410
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20236
August 202311
July 20236

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20245
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20234
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 5BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ashton Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lightfoot Avenue
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Leeds Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Barnes Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 13. Quarry Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Longacre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Smawthorne Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Walden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bland'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Thornhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Pine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Beech Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Durham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Brigg'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lightfoot Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Sheldrake Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Roundhill Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1