WHITWOOD LANE, WF10 5QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5QN

WHITWOOD LANE, WF10 5QN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.24 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5QN 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 5QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5QN, encompassing approximately 830 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF10 5QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • California Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Caswell Court with total crimes: 2
  • Chiltern Avenue with total crimes: 2

WHITWOOD LANE, WF10 5QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.24-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour29.630.00%
Public order12.41-50.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1125.2822.22%
Public order213.240.00%
Vehicle crime22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.41-33.33%
Burglary22.410.00%
Other theft12.410.00%
Drugs11.20-50.00%

In July 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 offences925.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson310.840.00%
Public order23.610.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Drugs22.41100.00%
Shoplifting12.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.24100.00%
Other theft19.630.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.43-20.00%
Other theft14.82-75.00%
Public order11.20-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.060.00%
Other theft46.0233.33%
Public order24.820.00%
Burglary12.410.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.86-54.55%
Other theft36.020.00%
Possession of weapons13.610.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Vehicle crime11.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.20-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.31175.00%
Other theft313.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.610.00%
Vehicle crime23.610.00%
Other crime22.410.00%
Drugs12.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Theft from the person11.200.00%

In January 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 offences410.840.00%
Other theft24.820.00%
Vehicle crime22.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.04-20.00%
Burglary24.820.00%
Vehicle crime12.41-50.00%
Public order11.200.00%
Other crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.20-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences520.47-16.67%
Shoplifting36.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.610.00%
Vehicle crime23.610.00%
Bicycle theft12.410.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.200.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.0420.00%
Vehicle crime27.22100.00%
Shoplifting12.410.00%
Public order11.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 202411
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. California Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Caswell Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chiltern Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wood Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Colclough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arnall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1