LUMLEY AVENUE, WF10 5LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5LX

LUMLEY AVENUE, WF10 5LX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5LX 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 5LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5LX, encompassing approximately 2402 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF10 5LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bryan Close with total crimes: 4
  • Willowbridge Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Towton Drive with total crimes: 3

LUMLEY AVENUE, WF10 5LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3280.00%
Shoplifting33.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.25100.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.74150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.08-54.55%
Public order32.08200.00%
Other theft31.2550.00%
Shoplifting21.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In July 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 offences117.9157.14%
Anti-social behaviour24.58100.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.1616.67%
Anti-social behaviour12.91-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.660.00%
Public order32.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-60.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.500.00%
Public order22.08100.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.50-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-81.82%
Public order10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4922.22%
Other theft44.58100.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.75200.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-80.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.07-10.00%
Shoplifting53.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7466.67%
Shoplifting74.1675.00%
Vehicle crime22.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5066.67%
Shoplifting42.0833.33%
Vehicle crime21.66100.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences88.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.330.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Bicycle theft20.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 202411
June 20247
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 202411
January 20249
December 20239
November 202310
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bryan Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Willowbridge Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Towton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Ward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lumley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Whincop Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Wood View Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wood View Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wood View Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Lumley Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Lumley Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1