WF10 5SE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5SE

WF10 5SE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.04 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5SE 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 5SE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5SE, encompassing approximately 3266 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-38.89% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (-15.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

WF10 5SE Crime Hotspots

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

  • A639 with total crimes: 16
  • Beancroft Street with total crimes: 8
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 6

WF10 5SE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.04-38.89%
Other theft176.73-15.00%
Public order115.20120.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.37233.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.06-20.00%
Possession of weapons21.22100.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3625.1044.00%
Other theft2011.02-23.08%
Public order56.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5325.00%
Shoplifting31.530.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9250.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2623.5713.04%
Violence and sexual offences257.96-19.35%
Public order57.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime41.22300.00%
Burglary31.22-40.00%
Shoplifting30.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Other crime20.61100.00%
Bicycle theft10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.31-66.67%
Robbery10.31-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3129.086.90%
Other theft239.49-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour167.0445.45%
Public order54.900.00%
Burglary51.5366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.53-33.33%
Drugs31.220.00%
Bicycle theft20.920.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Other crime10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.7126.09%
Other theft258.8878.57%
Anti-social behaviour117.65175.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.37-40.00%
Public order51.84-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.5350.00%
Burglary30.920.00%
Shoplifting10.92-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.82-17.86%
Other theft147.0416.67%
Criminal damage and arson104.2911.11%
Public order93.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76100.00%
Other crime31.22-50.00%
Shoplifting20.92-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.5786.67%
Other theft128.5720.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.67125.00%
Shoplifting92.76350.00%
Other crime62.76500.00%
Burglary41.84100.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.61-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.94-44.44%
Other theft104.5925.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.22-42.86%
Burglary21.220.00%
Shoplifting20.61-50.00%
Public order10.61-75.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.068.00%
Other theft88.2714.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.4516.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.14300.00%
Shoplifting41.22-33.33%
Public order41.22-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.220.00%
Burglary20.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.5913.64%
Public order77.6540.00%
Other theft72.1440.00%
Drugs62.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.84-53.85%
Shoplifting61.84-14.29%
Burglary31.84200.00%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.73-21.43%
Criminal damage and arson136.73225.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.98400.00%
Shoplifting73.06600.00%
Public order52.14-44.44%
Other theft51.53-44.44%
Drugs21.530.00%
Robbery20.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2818.3721.74%
Other theft98.5712.50%
Public order92.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.76-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-66.67%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs20.61100.00%
Vehicle crime20.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.61-50.00%
Other crime10.31-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.060.00%
Other theft87.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.140.00%
Vehicle crime41.840.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Other crime30.920.00%
Shoplifting20.920.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 334 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202436
July 202425
June 202431
May 202429
April 202423
March 202428
February 202415
January 202427
December 202325
November 202322
October 202328
September 202323

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 202410
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 202313
October 20234
September 20237

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
March 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 184 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202420
July 202426
June 202423
May 202425
April 202414
March 202412
February 202410
January 20248
December 20237
November 20235
October 20239
September 20238

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 202411
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 202310
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20249
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20237
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A639
    Total16
    Other theft14
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Beancroft Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Love Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Leeds Road
    Total5
    Public order3
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brigg'S Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 7. Smawthorne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Lightfoot Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fulford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Granville Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gannet Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Willow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Teal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sheldrake Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Back Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Smawthorne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Roundhill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Old School Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1