LEEDS ROAD, WF10 5ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5ES

LEEDS ROAD, WF10 5ES, Wakefield has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.99 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5ES 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 5ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5ES, encompassing approximately 2527 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (17) incidents (-5.56% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-56.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF10 5ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • A639 with total crimes: 16
  • Leeds Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brigg'S Avenue with total crimes: 5

LEEDS ROAD, WF10 5ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1718.99-5.56%
Violence and sexual offences116.73-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.35100.00%
Public order52.3725.00%
Drugs21.98100.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-33.33%
Robbery10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2525.3378.57%
Other theft189.89-30.77%
Public order47.1233.33%
Shoplifting31.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19200.00%
Vehicle crime21.19-33.33%
Burglary20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2622.1618.18%
Violence and sexual offences1410.297.69%
Public order35.540.00%
Vehicle crime31.190.00%
Shoplifting21.19100.00%
Burglary20.79-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-91.67%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2224.53-8.33%
Violence and sexual offences138.71-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour125.1450.00%
Burglary54.75150.00%
Public order31.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.190.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2427.7071.43%
Violence and sexual offences229.5069.23%
Anti-social behaviour88.71700.00%
Vehicle crime83.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.17-75.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order20.79-71.43%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1418.9927.27%
Violence and sexual offences135.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.14-11.11%
Public order73.17600.00%
Other crime32.77-50.00%
Shoplifting11.19-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.5844.44%
Other theft115.1422.22%
Criminal damage and arson94.35125.00%
Shoplifting83.56300.00%
Other crime63.17500.00%
Robbery12.370.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.87-35.71%
Other theft93.56-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson43.56100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5850.00%
Shoplifting21.190.00%
Public order10.79-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.047.69%
Other theft115.5422.22%
Public order34.35-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-33.33%
Shoplifting20.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Burglary20.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.22-7.14%
Other theft95.1428.57%
Public order43.56300.00%
Shoplifting41.5833.33%
Drugs31.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.19-57.14%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.62-36.36%
Other theft75.54-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson72.77250.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.77300.00%
Shoplifting31.58200.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Public order10.40-85.71%
Burglary10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

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 offences2217.0210.00%
Other theft88.7114.29%
Public order73.17600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.77-71.43%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.910.00%
Other theft72.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.770.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
October 20237
September 20231

A total of 5 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
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202425
July 202414
June 202413
May 202422
April 202413
March 202413
February 20249
January 202414
December 202313
November 202314
October 202322
September 202320

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20248
March 20249
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 183 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202418
July 202426
June 202422
May 202424
April 202414
March 202411
February 20249
January 202411
December 20239
November 20237
October 20238
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20248
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 202412
May 20248
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20248
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A639
    Total16
    Other theft14
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Leeds Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brigg'S Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 5. Lightfoot Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Granville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fallbrook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gannet Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Teal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sheldrake Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Back Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Old School Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1