WHITWOOD COMMON LANE, WF10 5PD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5PD

WHITWOOD COMMON LANE, WF10 5PD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.16 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5PD 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 5PD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5PD, encompassing approximately 1606 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF10 5PD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitwood Common Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Bluebell Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Wood Green with total crimes: 4

WHITWOOD COMMON LANE, WF10 5PD 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.1618.18%
Criminal damage and arson68.09500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7333.33%
Burglary32.490.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Drugs21.24100.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.5837.50%
Anti-social behaviour36.85200.00%
Other theft11.870.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.090.00%
Public order24.98-33.33%
Other theft11.24-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In April 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 offences811.8214.29%
Other theft44.9833.33%
Public order32.49200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.870.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In March 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 offences710.58-53.33%
Other theft34.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.91114.29%
Other theft39.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Other crime21.24100.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In January 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 offences712.45-30.00%
Other theft34.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.4542.86%
Public order36.2250.00%
Burglary21.870.00%
Other crime21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.24-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.80-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.360.00%
Shoplifting32.49200.00%
Bicycle theft31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.870.00%
Drugs21.24100.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Possession of weapons11.240.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.5842.86%
Vehicle crime26.220.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Public order10.62-75.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.200.00%
Public order44.36300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.82-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.3633.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Public order11.24-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.600.00%
Public order42.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.490.00%
Other theft31.870.00%
Shoplifting11.870.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20233
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.15 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202411
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 202415
January 20247
December 202310
November 20237
October 202310
September 20237
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
November 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20233

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

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20233
September 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Whitwood Common Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Bluebell Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wood Green
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Netherfield Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Chiltern Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dunniwood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Stone Crop Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Orchard Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Arnall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Wood Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Buttercup Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1