WF10 5JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5JA

WF10 5JA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.76 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5JA 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 5JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5JA, encompassing approximately 3146 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF10 5JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westwood Road with total crimes: 12
  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 6
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 5

WF10 5JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.7628.57%
Criminal damage and arson55.720.00%
Other theft41.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.27100.00%
Other crime31.270.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Public order10.32-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.22-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.45150.00%
Public order31.59-57.14%
Burglary20.95-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Drugs10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.26118.18%
Public order77.6375.00%
Vehicle crime62.230.00%
Burglary31.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5837.50%
Public order43.50300.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Drugs20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 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 offences86.04-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.5450.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-83.33%
Burglary10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.99-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.50500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Public order10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.26-40.00%
Other theft53.810.00%
Public order31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.32-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.4481.82%
Other theft56.3666.67%
Drugs41.59100.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.95-31.25%
Other theft33.50-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-50.00%
Burglary20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Public order20.64-50.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.49100.00%
Other theft55.09150.00%
Public order41.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.27300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-50.00%
Other crime20.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.99-55.56%
Public order52.54150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.590.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences188.5820.00%
Burglary35.720.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.950.00%
Other theft34.770.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202414
May 202424
April 202411
March 20248
February 202411
January 202412
December 202320
November 202311
October 202316
September 20238
August 202318
July 202315

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 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
April 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Westwood Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wesley Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 3. Westfield Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Dandelion Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 5. Old School Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cutsyke Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Maple Close
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Cutsyke Crest
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Old Scholars Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Honeysuckle Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Westfields
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Melville Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1