WF10 5LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5LF

WF10 5LF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5LF 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 5LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5LF, encompassing approximately 2492 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF10 5LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Telford Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hope Street West with total crimes: 2

WF10 5LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.03-23.53%
Shoplifting75.220.00%
Other theft22.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Robbery10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences178.83183.33%
Public order26.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-50.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.0220.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.600.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.40-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.02-37.50%
Shoplifting52.0125.00%
Other theft32.01-25.00%
Drugs21.200.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.2314.29%
Other theft43.21100.00%
Shoplifting41.60300.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Robbery10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%

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 offences75.22-36.36%
Other theft22.810.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.6237.50%
Anti-social behaviour24.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.410.00%
Public order13.210.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1011.64150.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.01-20.00%
Drugs23.210.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.40-75.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8311.11%
Criminal damage and arson44.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.60100.00%
Shoplifting41.60100.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other theft10.80-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.61200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.41100.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.02-52.63%
Vehicle crime23.610.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%
Robbery10.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.040.00%
Vehicle crime27.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.800.00%
Shoplifting20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202417
May 20246
April 20245
March 20248
February 20247
January 202411
December 20238
November 20238
October 202310
September 20239
August 20239
July 202319

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 20241
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
July 20232

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
March 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20236
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 202310
October 20234
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20232

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Telford Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hope Street West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Mulberry Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Haste Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bryan Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Frobisher Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Montrose Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. High Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. A6032
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1