ELM VIEW, WF10 5QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5QY

ELM VIEW, WF10 5QY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5QY 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 5QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5QY, encompassing approximately 2324 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF10 5QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westwood Road with total crimes: 12
  • Dandelion Close with total crimes: 4
  • Birchen Close with total crimes: 2

ELM VIEW, WF10 5QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.3325.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.3066.67%
Other crime22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.44200.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.06500.00%
Public order410.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.72100.00%
Drugs20.86100.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.45-33.33%
Public order41.72300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.45-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.58-63.64%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%
Public order10.430.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.90450.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.7380.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.87200.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.44-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.6185.71%
Drugs45.5933.33%
Other crime11.720.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.9080.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.87-46.15%
Drugs33.010.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Burglary11.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3330.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.59-16.67%
Other theft22.15100.00%
Public order20.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.47-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour64.300.00%
Public order42.58100.00%
Other theft11.72-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences118.1822.22%
Other theft34.730.00%
Public order21.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.740.00%
Public order43.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20248
May 202424
April 20244
March 20246
February 20249
January 20245
December 202313
November 20237
October 202313
September 202310
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 202411
January 20242
November 20239
October 20235
September 20236
July 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
July 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Westwood Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Dandelion Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 3. Birchen Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pasture Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Epsom Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Blenheim Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pear Tree Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Honeysuckle Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westfields
    Total1
    Other crime1