BLENHEIM WAY, WF10 5QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5QZ

BLENHEIM WAY, WF10 5QZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.27 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5QZ 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 5QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5QZ, encompassing approximately 1959 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF10 5QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westwood Road with total crimes: 12
  • Westfield Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Aintree Court with total crimes: 2

BLENHEIM WAY, WF10 5QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.2755.56%
Criminal damage and arson47.1533.33%
Other crime22.04-33.33%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In June 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 offences911.23-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.59200.00%
Other crime31.53200.00%
Vehicle crime21.53-60.00%
Public order21.02-50.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.37150.00%
Vehicle crime510.21400.00%
Public order42.550.00%
Drugs22.04100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences810.21-11.11%
Public order44.08300.00%
Other theft42.04300.00%
Possession of weapons12.040.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.19-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour24.59-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2357.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.61500.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.060.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-87.50%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft89.1960.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.1716.67%
Other theft53.5725.00%
Vehicle crime22.550.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.68-57.14%
Other theft43.06-33.33%
Drugs22.040.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.7627.27%
Other theft67.15500.00%
Public order23.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Other crime11.020.00%

In September 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 offences118.17-21.43%
Public order35.61-25.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.7875.00%
Public order47.15100.00%
Burglary32.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.700.00%
Vehicle crime24.080.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20249
May 202420
April 20248
March 20249
February 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20236
October 202314
September 202311
August 202314
July 20238

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20248
December 20235
November 20234
October 20236
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20246
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
August 20233

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Westwood Road
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. Westfield Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Aintree Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Epsom Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Blenheim Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pear Tree Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Westfields
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Melville Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Staxton Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Plumpton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1