WESTWOOD ROAD, WF10 5JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5JF

WESTWOOD ROAD, WF10 5JF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.12 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5JF 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 5JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5JF, encompassing approximately 2833 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF10 5JF 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

WESTWOOD ROAD, WF10 5JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.1242.86%
Anti-social behaviour57.06150.00%
Other theft41.76300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.41-20.00%
Other crime31.41200.00%
Robbery11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

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 offences1410.94-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson54.94150.00%
Public order31.76-57.14%
Burglary21.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71-66.67%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3220.12255.56%
Public order711.2940.00%
Vehicle crime62.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.470.00%
Public order53.18400.00%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.76-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour43.18-60.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.8840.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.94400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.53100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.12-50.00%
Other theft53.530.00%
Public order31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.35-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

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 offences2012.3553.85%
Other theft57.0666.67%
Drugs41.7633.33%
Public order21.41-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.00-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.5940.00%
Drugs32.470.00%
Public order31.06-40.00%
Other theft31.06-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.7666.67%
Public order57.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.76-16.67%
Other theft51.7666.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.76100.00%
Other crime20.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.24-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour64.240.00%
Public order52.1225.00%
Other theft31.7650.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.71-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.0040.00%
Public order47.4133.33%
Burglary31.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06100.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.71-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

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 offences159.880.00%
Other theft35.290.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Public order31.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 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 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 209 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202414
May 202432
April 20249
March 20249
February 202414
January 202410
December 202320
November 202313
October 202320
September 202312
August 202321
July 202315

A total of 2 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
November 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 202410
January 20242
November 20237
October 20235
September 20236
July 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
August 20233

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 5JF 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. Pasture Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Epsom Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blenheim Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pear Tree Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Honeysuckle Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Westfields
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Melville Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1