WF10 5QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5QG

WF10 5QG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.47 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5QG 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 5QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5QG, encompassing approximately 884 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 5QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bluebell Mews with total crimes: 6
  • Netherfield Close with total crimes: 3
  • Chiltern Avenue with total crimes: 2

WF10 5QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.4740.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.91500.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.780.00%
Public order13.390.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.390.00%

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 offences59.040.00%
Other theft15.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.0425.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.650.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Public order11.130.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.3033.33%
Other theft24.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.260.00%
Public order11.13-50.00%

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 offences311.30-40.00%
Other theft23.39100.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Burglary12.260.00%
Bicycle theft11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.69-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson35.650.00%
Bicycle theft13.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Other crime11.13-50.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.21450.00%
Public order212.430.00%
Other crime22.260.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour313.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Bicycle theft22.260.00%
Public order22.26100.00%
Drugs12.260.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.17100.00%
Public order16.78-75.00%
Drugs11.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.5250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.91-80.00%
Burglary12.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-50.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Other theft12.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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
January 20243
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 20232
October 20236
September 20233
August 20232
July 202310

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bluebell Mews
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Netherfield Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chiltern Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dunniwood Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Stone Crop Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Wood Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Buttercup Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1