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

Overview of Crime in WF10 5BD

BRIGGS AVENUE, WF10 5BD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.43 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5BD 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 5BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5BD, encompassing approximately 3585 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-46.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF10 5BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leeds Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brigg'S Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5

BRIGGS AVENUE, WF10 5BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.43-46.67%
Public order74.46-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.95100.00%
Other theft31.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.560.00%
Drugs20.56100.00%
Burglary10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3019.2420.00%
Public order98.3780.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.51100.00%
Other theft62.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6750.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Shoplifting30.840.00%
Bicycle theft20.84100.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Burglary20.56-33.33%
Drugs10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.508.70%
Public order56.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-82.61%
Vehicle crime41.12-20.00%
Burglary31.12200.00%
Other theft30.84-25.00%
Shoplifting30.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Drugs10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2319.52155.56%
Violence and sexual offences236.41-23.33%
Public order56.410.00%
Vehicle crime51.3925.00%
Other theft41.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.12-40.00%
Drugs20.84100.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%
Burglary10.28-50.00%
Robbery10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.9025.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.37125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.510.00%
Vehicle crime41.39100.00%
Other theft31.120.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.69-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-20.00%
Other crime41.12100.00%
Other theft31.12-25.00%
Public order30.8450.00%
Vehicle crime20.84-33.33%
Shoplifting10.56-90.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.410.00%
Shoplifting106.69400.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.790.00%
Burglary52.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.3925.00%
Other theft41.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.120.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other crime20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.6933.33%
Other theft62.2320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.670.00%
Vehicle crime31.1250.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Burglary20.560.00%
Shoplifting20.56-50.00%
Drugs10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.27-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson65.0220.00%
Other theft51.67-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.39100.00%
Shoplifting41.12-42.86%
Public order21.12-50.00%
Burglary20.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.29-21.43%
Other theft86.14100.00%
Shoplifting72.230.00%
Burglary51.9566.67%
Drugs51.39400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.39-16.67%
Public order41.39-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.12-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2819.5227.27%
Anti-social behaviour77.81600.00%
Public order71.95133.33%
Shoplifting71.95600.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.95100.00%
Other theft41.67-50.00%
Burglary31.120.00%
Bicycle theft20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Drugs10.28-66.67%
Robbery10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.3910.00%
Other theft86.14700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23-50.00%
Drugs30.84200.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Burglary30.84-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-50.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.580.00%
Burglary41.670.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Shoplifting20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.560.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 306 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202430
July 202425
June 202423
May 202430
April 202424
March 202424
February 202424
January 202418
December 202322
November 202328
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20248
February 20248
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 58 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20244
June 202423
May 20249
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20244
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 202410
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20237
October 20231
September 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Leeds Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brigg'S Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 4. Smawthorne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Thornhill Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pine Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Lightfoot Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Durham Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Joffre Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lagentium Plaza
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Willow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Laburnum Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cannon Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Teal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Back Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Smawthorne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Roundhill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1