WF10 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5NJ

WF10 5NJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.09 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5NJ 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 5NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5NJ, encompassing approximately 1966 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 5NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Central Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Willowbridge Lane with total crimes: 2
  • South Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF10 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.54100.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.05-60.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.56-16.67%
Other theft12.54-66.67%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.050.00%
Other theft33.0550.00%
Shoplifting21.53100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.05-84.62%
Other theft21.02-33.33%
Public order11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.70116.67%
Other theft36.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.1220.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.51-80.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences55.59-16.67%
Shoplifting52.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.540.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.15100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.09100.00%
Vehicle crime23.05100.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.6166.67%
Violence and sexual offences32.54-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.14-16.67%
Shoplifting32.540.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-50.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.05100.00%
Vehicle crime12.030.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences69.150.00%
Public order33.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 202413
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
October 20233
September 20235
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 202310
October 20235
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

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
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Central Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Willowbridge Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. South Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hill Top
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Morris Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chequerfield Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bramham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1