WF10 5GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5GT

WF10 5GT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.74 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5GT 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 5GT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5GT, encompassing approximately 656 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 5GT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Caswell Court with total crimes: 2
  • Pioneer Way with total crimes: 2
  • Chiltern Avenue with total crimes: 2

WF10 5GT 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.7475.00%
Other theft210.650.00%
Public order13.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime26.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.04-33.33%
Burglary23.040.00%
Public order13.040.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences825.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson312.180.00%
Burglary24.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.04100.00%
Public order13.040.00%
Drugs11.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.18100.00%
Drugs19.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.13-50.00%
Other theft14.570.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.7050.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other theft11.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.26-42.86%
Other theft26.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.04100.00%
Burglary13.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences724.3575.00%
Other theft210.65100.00%
Vehicle crime13.04-50.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%
Theft from the person11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.52-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.740.00%
Vehicle crime26.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.040.00%
Other theft13.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.2233.33%
Vehicle crime26.090.00%
Other theft13.040.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Burglary11.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.26-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.570.00%
Drugs24.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.040.00%
Bicycle theft13.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.18-20.00%
Vehicle crime16.090.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Caswell Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pioneer Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 3. Chiltern Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Colclough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Arnall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bluebell Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1