WF10 5DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5DS

WF10 5DS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.28 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5DS 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 5DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5DS, encompassing approximately 3010 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 5DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beancroft Street with total crimes: 8
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Fulford Street with total crimes: 3

WF10 5DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.28-19.05%
Anti-social behaviour85.65166.67%
Public order52.660.00%
Drugs31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Other theft20.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.96-4.55%
Burglary56.980.00%
Public order51.66400.00%
Other theft31.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.000.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2211.63-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson37.31-25.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-40.00%
Robbery21.00100.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2817.2786.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.3025.00%
Burglary41.6633.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-20.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Public order20.66-71.43%
Other crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.96-11.76%
Public order74.98600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.33-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.660.00%
Burglary31.330.00%
Other theft21.00-33.33%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.6213.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.65600.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Other theft31.3350.00%
Public order11.00-50.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.6415.38%
Vehicle crime24.98100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.65-48.00%
Other crime14.320.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2511.968.70%
Criminal damage and arson68.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.9615.00%
Burglary37.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-62.50%
Public order21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-77.78%
Drugs10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.280.00%
Vehicle crime96.64125.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.66100.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.6211.11%
Public order66.6420.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.990.00%
Vehicle crime41.9933.33%
Other theft31.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-60.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Other crime10.66-75.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1815.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.980.00%
Public order51.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.660.00%
Other crime41.660.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Bicycle theft21.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
January 20242
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 254 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202422
June 202428
May 202415
April 202417
March 202415
February 202413
January 202425
December 202323
November 202320
October 202320
September 202318

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
September 20232

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20244
May 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beancroft Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Love Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fulford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Mickle Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Granville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Millers Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Pauline Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Regent Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Maple Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. A639
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cutsyke Crest
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 16. Old Scholars Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lumley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Mill Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. High Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1