WF10 5QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5QP

WF10 5QP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.45 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5QP 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 5QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5QP, encompassing approximately 1584 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

WF10 5QP 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

WF10 5QP 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 offences1321.4544.44%
Criminal damage and arson68.20500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.79-20.00%
Burglary32.520.00%
Drugs31.89200.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.1012.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.68400.00%
Drugs13.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

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 offences88.2014.29%
Public order25.05-33.33%
Other theft11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.2016.67%
Public order34.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.83-25.00%
Other theft23.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.9933.33%
Other theft25.05100.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.26-50.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-66.67%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.99-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour33.79200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.89100.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Other crime10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.88120.00%
Public order36.9450.00%
Burglary21.890.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-85.71%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.88600.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.42-44.44%
Vehicle crime23.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Drugs21.26100.00%
Bicycle theft21.260.00%
Public order21.26100.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.1012.50%
Other theft25.68100.00%
Public order11.26-75.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.3633.33%
Public order45.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Other theft11.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.10-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour33.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.940.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
February 20241
December 20232
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20249
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 202311
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238
August 20236
July 202311

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 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
July 20233

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 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 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

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
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 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 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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

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 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 July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 5QP 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. Birchen Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Orchard Park
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wood Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Buttercup Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1