LOVE LANE, WF10 5RY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5RY

LOVE LANE, WF10 5RY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.31 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5RY 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 5RY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5RY, encompassing approximately 3678 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-34.21% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

WF10 5RY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beancroft Street with total crimes: 8
  • Ridgefield Street with total crimes: 6
  • Crowther Place with total crimes: 6

LOVE LANE, WF10 5RY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.31-34.21%
Anti-social behaviour86.80166.67%
Public order72.18250.00%
Shoplifting61.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-33.33%
Other crime31.090.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-33.33%
Other theft20.54-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.7690.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.33200.00%
Burglary61.63100.00%
Other theft51.6366.67%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8250.00%
Shoplifting30.82-25.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.42-44.44%
Shoplifting45.44100.00%
Burglary31.09-25.00%
Other theft30.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-66.67%
Drugs20.540.00%
Public order20.540.00%
Other crime20.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.54-86.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3620.1271.43%
Anti-social behaviour159.7987.50%
Criminal damage and arson64.080.00%
Burglary41.630.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Public order20.54-66.67%
Drugs20.540.00%
Other theft20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.4140.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.18-40.00%
Public order61.6320.00%
Burglary41.63300.00%
Vehicle crime31.090.00%
Other theft30.82-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Other crime10.27-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.68-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.08233.33%
Other theft62.72500.00%
Public order51.63150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.36300.00%
Other crime31.09-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Shoplifting30.82-57.14%
Robbery20.82100.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.5913.64%
Shoplifting76.80250.00%
Other crime51.90400.00%
Burglary41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences229.2422.22%
Drugs35.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.82-40.00%
Shoplifting20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.15-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson54.89-16.67%
Public order41.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Other theft30.820.00%
Shoplifting30.82200.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.515.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.71-50.00%
Public order51.630.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Drugs30.820.00%
Other theft30.82200.00%
Burglary30.8250.00%
Shoplifting10.82-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson125.44200.00%
Robbery43.260.00%
Shoplifting41.0933.33%
Drugs31.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Burglary20.82-33.33%
Other theft10.54-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.3111.11%
Public order98.16200.00%
Other theft52.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.36-42.86%
Shoplifting31.090.00%
Burglary30.82200.00%
Vehicle crime30.82-25.00%
Other crime20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.900.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Public order31.090.00%
Other crime30.820.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
January 20244
December 20235
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202438
July 202420
June 202436
May 202421
April 202415
March 202425
February 202422
January 202418
December 202321
November 202320
October 202330
September 202327

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 202410
March 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 202312
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20242
June 202415
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20237

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beancroft Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Ridgefield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Crowther Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 4. Love Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Fulford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Mickle Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Granville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gannet Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Millers Croft
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 11. Pauline Mews
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Beancroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dalton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Teal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sheldrake Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Roundhill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Regent Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A639
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Mill Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Hartley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. High Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Kensington Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. High Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1