AKETON ROAD, WF10 5DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5DW

AKETON ROAD, WF10 5DW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.72 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5DW 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 5DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5DW, encompassing approximately 3244 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

WF10 5DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beancroft Street with total crimes: 8
  • Ridgefield Street with total crimes: 6
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 6

AKETON ROAD, WF10 5DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.72-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour86.78166.67%
Public order72.4716.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.1633.33%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Drugs30.920.00%
Other theft20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.410.00%
Public order68.01500.00%
Burglary51.85400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.540.00%
Other theft30.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2614.18-18.75%
Shoplifting78.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.16-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.92-40.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3216.95166.67%
Criminal damage and arson69.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8525.00%
Burglary31.540.00%
Drugs20.920.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Public order20.62-71.43%
Other crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.10-20.00%
Public order73.70600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.16-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Burglary31.2350.00%
Other theft20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%
Shoplifting10.31-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.62600.00%
Shoplifting62.1650.00%
Other theft41.85100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.23300.00%
Other crime31.23200.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4042.86%
Shoplifting46.16300.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.16-41.67%
Drugs24.32100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2411.404.35%
Criminal damage and arson67.4050.00%
Burglary21.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Public order10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.31-50.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.0221.05%
Criminal damage and arson47.09-60.00%
Burglary31.2350.00%
Public order30.92200.00%
Drugs20.92-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.62-77.78%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.6426.67%
Criminal damage and arson105.86150.00%
Vehicle crime93.08125.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.77300.00%
Drugs31.230.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-80.00%
Public order10.31-85.71%
Shoplifting10.31-75.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences1512.95-21.05%
Public order74.6275.00%
Other theft52.16150.00%
Vehicle crime41.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.23-42.86%
Shoplifting41.23100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.160.00%
Public order42.160.00%
Vehicle crime31.230.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Bicycle theft20.620.00%
Shoplifting20.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 267 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202426
July 202426
June 202432
May 202412
April 202415
March 202420
February 202414
January 202424
December 202323
November 202319
October 202315
September 202319

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20246
December 20234
November 202310
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 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
March 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
September 20232

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231

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 5DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Beancroft Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Ridgefield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Love Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Fulford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Mickle Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Granville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Millers Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Pauline Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dalton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sheldrake Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Regent Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. A639
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Old Scholars Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Lumley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mill Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. High Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Kensington Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 24. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 25. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1