WILLOWBRIDGE LANE, WF10 5NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5NL

WILLOWBRIDGE LANE, WF10 5NL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.85 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5NL 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 5NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5NL, encompassing approximately 2223 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 5NL 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
  • Old Scholars Avenue with total crimes: 1

WILLOWBRIDGE LANE, WF10 5NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences55.8566.67%
Shoplifting32.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Robbery10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.95-25.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Shoplifting20.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.60-40.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.40-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other theft10.90-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.750.00%
Other theft33.15200.00%
Shoplifting21.35100.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.95-66.67%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.10125.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.45-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting54.95-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting106.75100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.50-16.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.1050.00%
Shoplifting52.7066.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Public order10.45-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Bicycle theft20.900.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 1 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

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
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 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
October 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 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 5NL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Willowbridge Lane
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Towton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Old Scholars Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Ward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Lumley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lumley Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Lumley Hill
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Pasture Drive
    Total1
    Public order1