WF10 5FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5FS

WF10 5FS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.41 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5FS 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 5FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5FS, encompassing approximately 3121 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF10 5FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Towton Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Maple View with total crimes: 2
  • Honeysuckle Way with total crimes: 2

WF10 5FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.240.00%
Public order30.9650.00%
Other crime20.96100.00%
Bicycle theft20.640.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.200.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.77-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.45-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour32.5650.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.41116.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.16100.00%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.84100.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.96-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.09-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92-25.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.05-7.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.0540.00%
Drugs44.48100.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.69-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour93.2050.00%
Drugs22.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-83.33%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.89125.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.92500.00%
Public order21.92-50.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.560.00%
Other theft42.560.00%
Public order41.280.00%
Burglary21.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20242
November 20239
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
November 20231
October 20236
September 20231

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 202413
April 20246
March 20243
February 20249
January 202413
December 202314
November 202310
October 202318
September 20238

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Towton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Maple View
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Honeysuckle Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 4. Rosehip Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Maple Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. A639
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cutsyke Crest
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Old Scholars Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pasture Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. The Bramblings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pasture Way
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Bellflower Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Dandelion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Daisy Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Aketon Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1