WF10 5NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5NJ

WF10 5NJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.63 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5NJ 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 5NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willowbridge Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Towton Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Hill Top with total crimes: 2

WF10 5NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.63250.00%
Shoplifting33.5650.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-80.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.59150.00%
Shoplifting22.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

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
Shoplifting109.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.090.00%
Vehicle crime23.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20242
February 202413
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Willowbridge Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Towton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hill Top
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. South Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Whincop Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wood View Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lumley Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Lumley Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1