MORRIS ROAD, WF10 5GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5GP

MORRIS ROAD, WF10 5GP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.27 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5GP 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 5GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5GP, encompassing approximately 2465 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 5GP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willowbridge Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Towton Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Old Scholars Avenue with total crimes: 1

MORRIS ROAD, WF10 5GP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.2725.00%
Shoplifting32.0350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Public order10.41-80.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order56.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.03-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.6250.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In May 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 offences55.27-28.57%
Public order22.030.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.870.00%
Shoplifting22.84100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.220.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.65-72.73%
Public order11.220.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1157.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22100.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-80.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.2716.67%
Shoplifting52.84-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour12.030.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting75.6875.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.84-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5260.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.25100.00%
Shoplifting42.4333.33%
Vehicle crime11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.410.00%
Public order10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Shoplifting31.220.00%
Public order21.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
February 20243
January 202411
December 20237
November 20236
October 20238
September 20235

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willowbridge Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Towton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Old Scholars Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lumley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lumley Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Lumley Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Pasture Drive
    Total1
    Public order1