SHELDRAKE ROAD, WF10 5SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5SL

SHELDRAKE ROAD, WF10 5SL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.37 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF10 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 15.06 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF10 5SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5SL, encompassing approximately 3841 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (95.24% increase)
  • Other theft: (22) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)

WF10 5SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashton Street with total crimes: 19
  • A639 with total crimes: 17
  • Gannet Close with total crimes: 7

SHELDRAKE ROAD, WF10 5SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4128.3795.24%
Other theft2210.67-21.43%
Public order125.739.09%
Shoplifting93.12-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson62.34100.00%
Burglary61.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.5625.00%
Vehicle crime31.30-40.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons20.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2823.9527.27%
Violence and sexual offences217.29-40.00%
Shoplifting135.4718.18%
Public order113.38-26.67%
Vehicle crime52.86400.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.04-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-25.00%
Drugs10.78-50.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3529.9412.90%
Other theft229.11-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour165.7333.33%
Public order154.17275.00%
Shoplifting113.90450.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.86-55.56%
Burglary41.0433.33%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.1740.91%
Other theft248.0771.43%
Anti-social behaviour126.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.12-25.00%
Public order42.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Burglary30.78200.00%
Shoplifting20.78-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.56-21.43%
Other theft145.7327.27%
Criminal damage and arson123.64140.00%
Shoplifting83.12-50.00%
Public order82.08-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.08200.00%
Vehicle crime41.560.00%
Other crime31.04-50.00%
Burglary10.78-75.00%
Robbery10.26-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.4327.27%
Shoplifting167.29220.00%
Other theft114.1710.00%
Public order112.8637.50%
Other crime62.86500.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.52-50.00%
Drugs10.52-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.36-4.35%
Other theft105.7325.00%
Public order82.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.08-37.50%
Shoplifting51.30-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour41.300.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary20.52-33.33%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.660.00%
Shoplifting115.99120.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.8614.29%
Other theft82.08100.00%
Public order62.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.56100.00%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.40-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson75.99-53.33%
Public order61.82-14.29%
Drugs61.56200.00%
Shoplifting51.56-66.67%
Other theft41.300.00%
Burglary41.04100.00%
Vehicle crime31.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-77.78%
Robbery10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.61-17.24%
Criminal damage and arson156.25200.00%
Shoplifting153.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.90200.00%
Public order72.34-12.50%
Other theft41.82-50.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Robbery20.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.4826.09%
Shoplifting107.55100.00%
Other theft82.600.00%
Public order82.08166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-50.00%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Burglary20.52100.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.52-50.00%

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 offences2315.360.00%
Other theft85.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.560.00%
Shoplifting51.560.00%
Vehicle crime41.300.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Other crime30.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 202412
March 20245
February 20245
January 20248
December 20237
November 202315
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 322 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 202421
June 202435
May 202431
April 202422
March 202428
February 202422
January 202423
December 202323
November 202324
October 202329
September 202323

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202428
June 202422
May 202424
April 202414
March 202411
February 202410
January 20248
December 20234
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 202416
May 202412
April 20246
March 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 202415
May 20244
April 20248
March 202411
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
October 20238
September 20233

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202413
June 202411
May 20242
April 20248
March 202416
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 202315
October 202310
September 20235

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ashton Street
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Public order8
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. A639
    Total17
    Other theft16
    Burglary1
  • 3. Gannet Close
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Ridgefield Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Beancroft Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
  • 6. Churwell Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Mickle Court
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Love Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 9. Crowther Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dalton Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Smawthorne Avenue
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 13. Ashton Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Barnes Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Teal Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Heritage View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. John Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Hope Street West
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Old School Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Granville Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Beancroft Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Willow Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Brigg'S Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Quarry Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sheldrake Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Falcon Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Mallard Road
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Garden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Longacre
    Total1
    Other theft1