WF10 5SH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5SH

WF10 5SH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 89 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.64 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5SH 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 5SH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5SH, encompassing approximately 3930 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Other theft: (26) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-51.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)

WF10 5SH Crime Hotspots

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

  • A639 with total crimes: 23
  • Ashton Street with total crimes: 21
  • Love Lane with total crimes: 5

WF10 5SH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2622.6418.18%
Violence and sexual offences186.61-51.35%
Shoplifting164.5823.08%
Public order114.07-26.67%
Burglary42.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.02-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.02-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.76200.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Robbery10.51-50.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.7827.59%
Other theft229.41-12.00%
Public order155.60275.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.8250.00%
Shoplifting133.82550.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.31-37.50%
Burglary41.2733.33%
Other crime31.02200.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Drugs20.510.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

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 offences2921.8831.82%
Other theft257.3856.25%
Anti-social behaviour106.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson82.54-33.33%
Public order42.04-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.02-25.00%
Burglary30.76200.00%
Shoplifting20.76-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.62-24.14%
Other theft165.6045.45%
Criminal damage and arson124.07100.00%
Shoplifting103.05-56.52%
Public order72.54-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour61.78200.00%
Vehicle crime41.530.00%
Other crime31.02-40.00%
Robbery30.7650.00%
Burglary10.76-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.9316.00%
Shoplifting237.38228.57%
Other theft115.8510.00%
Public order112.8057.14%
Criminal damage and arson62.8050.00%
Burglary51.53150.00%
Other crime51.27400.00%
Vehicle crime41.27300.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.0331.58%
Other theft106.3611.11%
Shoplifting72.54-50.00%
Public order71.7816.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.78-42.86%
Drugs31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.76-40.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.54-5.00%
Shoplifting144.83133.33%
Other theft93.56125.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.290.00%
Public order61.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.53400.00%
Possession of weapons21.270.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.76-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson75.09-56.25%
Public order61.780.00%
Shoplifting61.53-66.67%
Drugs51.53150.00%
Other theft41.270.00%
Burglary41.02100.00%
Vehicle crime31.02200.00%
Robbery10.76-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.25-88.89%
Other crime10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2622.90-16.13%
Shoplifting186.6138.46%
Criminal damage and arson164.58220.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.07350.00%
Public order62.29-25.00%
Robbery41.530.00%
Other theft41.02-50.00%
Burglary21.02-33.33%
Drugs20.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3119.8424.00%
Shoplifting137.89160.00%
Other theft83.310.00%
Public order82.04166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.04-37.50%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Burglary31.02200.00%
Other crime20.76-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.51-71.43%
Drugs20.510.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.28-19.35%
Criminal damage and arson86.3660.00%
Other theft82.04166.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.0440.00%
Shoplifting51.78-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.270.00%
Public order31.02-57.14%
Other crime30.76200.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3117.81-8.82%
Public order77.89-22.22%
Shoplifting71.7875.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7866.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.27-58.33%
Vehicle crime41.27-20.00%
Other theft31.02-70.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Burglary20.51-50.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson128.650.00%
Other theft103.050.00%
Public order92.540.00%
Vehicle crime52.290.00%
Shoplifting41.270.00%
Burglary41.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Robbery20.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.54 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 202412
March 20246
February 20244
January 20247
December 20237
November 202316
October 20235
September 20238
August 20235
July 202312

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202437
May 202429
April 202422
March 202429
February 202425
January 202419
December 202320
November 202326
October 202331
September 202325
August 202331
July 202334

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
February 20243
December 20235
November 20232
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 138 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202413
May 20242
April 202410
March 202423
February 20247
January 202414
December 20236
November 202318
October 202313
September 20235
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 100 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202415
May 20244
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20246
December 20236
November 20236
October 20238
September 20233
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 202415
May 202410
April 20246
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20239
October 20232
September 20237
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202422
May 202425
April 202416
March 202411
February 202410
January 20249
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238
August 20233
July 202310

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. A639
    Total23
    Other theft23
  • 2. Ashton Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting12
    Public order8
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Love Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Ridgefield Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Crowther Place
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Drugs1
  • 6. St Nicholas Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fulford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Smawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Willow Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Barnes Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Quarry Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Gannet Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Fulmar Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Longacre
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Smawthorne Grove
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mickle Court
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Hope Street West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Beancroft Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Dalton Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Sheldrake Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Roundhill Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 23. Beancroft Street
    Total1
    Public order1