WF10 5QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5QG

WF10 5QG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.43 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5QG 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF10 5QG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pioneer Way with total crimes: 2
  • Chiltern Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Dunniwood Close with total crimes: 2

WF10 5QG 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.4375.00%
Other theft27.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.08-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson34.52-50.00%
Drugs23.390.00%
Vehicle crime22.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.26-33.33%
Public order12.260.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

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 offences34.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pioneer Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 2. Chiltern Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Dunniwood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bluebell Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Buttercup Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. The Bramblings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1