WF10 5GT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5GT

WF10 5GT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.88 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5GT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF10 postcode area, which has experienced 797 crimes and a crime rate of 15.41 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 5GT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitwood Common Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Bluebell Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Chiltern Avenue with total crimes: 2

WF10 5GT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.74150.00%
Burglary37.61200.00%
Bicycle theft14.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%

In July 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson210.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.040.00%
Burglary13.040.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Other theft11.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20235
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 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
July 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20233
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
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 3 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
August 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Whitwood Common Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bluebell Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Chiltern Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Arnall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1