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

Overview of Crime in WF10 5JG

WESTWOOD ROAD, WF10 5JG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.30 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5JG 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 5JG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5JG, encompassing approximately 2815 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF10 5JG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Granville Street with total crimes: 3
  • Westwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Fallbrook Road with total crimes: 3

WESTWOOD ROAD, WF10 5JG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.30-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour54.26400.00%
Other theft31.78200.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.01-19.05%
Vehicle crime56.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-75.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-66.67%
Other theft10.36-75.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.5631.25%
Criminal damage and arson57.460.00%
Other theft41.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42100.00%
Other crime31.42200.00%
Public order21.07-33.33%
Robbery10.710.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.79-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson55.68150.00%
Public order31.78-57.14%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Vehicle crime31.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.47188.89%
Public order79.2340.00%
Vehicle crime62.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other theft10.36-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.590.00%
Other theft63.20200.00%
Public order52.13400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.78-33.33%
Theft from the person10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.52-18.18%
Vehicle crime33.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0750.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.71-66.67%
Burglary10.710.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

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 offences117.4637.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.91500.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.75-52.94%
Other theft62.840.00%
Public order32.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.3770.00%
Other theft66.0450.00%
Drugs42.1333.33%
Public order21.42-33.33%
Burglary20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.23-44.44%
Other theft43.55-33.33%
Drugs31.420.00%
Public order31.07-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-66.67%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.790.00%
Other theft66.39100.00%
Public order52.1325.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.78200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Other crime20.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.660.00%
Public order46.390.00%
Other theft31.420.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202417
July 202421
June 202416
May 202426
April 20249
March 20249
February 202411
January 20248
December 202317
November 202310
October 202318
September 202318

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
January 20246
December 20236
November 20234
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20243
May 20246
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Granville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Fallbrook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Epsom Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Blenheim Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Maple View
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Honeysuckle Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Rosehip Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Old School Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maple Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. A639
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Cutsyke Crest
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 14. Dandelion Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Daisy Way
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Aketon Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Aintree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1