WF10 5SW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.12 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5SW 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 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5SW, encompassing approximately 3697 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 18.12 | -34.21% |
| Other theft | 15 | 6.76 | -25.00% |
| Public order | 9 | 4.06 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 2.43 | 33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 20 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 38 | 22.72 | 65.22% |
| Other theft | 20 | 10.28 | -28.57% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 5.41 | 200.00% |
| Burglary | 5 | 1.62 | 25.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.35 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 23 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other theft | 28 | 19.47 | 27.27% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 7.57 | -34.29% |
| Burglary | 4 | 6.22 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.08 | -75.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.08 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.81 | 200.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 0.81 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.54 | 100.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.54 | -66.67% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 35 | 25.69 | 34.62% |
| Other theft | 22 | 9.47 | -12.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 16 | 5.95 | 60.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 4.33 | -33.33% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.62 | -20.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.54 | -66.67% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 25 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 22.45 | 23.81% |
| Other theft | 25 | 7.03 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 6.76 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 2.70 | -30.77% |
| Public order | 5 | 2.43 | -37.50% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.35 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.08 | -25.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 15 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 20.01 | -12.50% |
| Other theft | 15 | 5.68 | 50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 4.06 | 225.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 3.52 | 300.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 2.16 | 150.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.35 | 33.33% |
| Other crime | 3 | 1.08 | -57.14% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.81 | -75.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 15.96 | 20.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 6.49 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 7 | 2.70 | 600.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 1.89 | 33.33% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.08 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 0.54 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 11.09 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 10 | 5.41 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.70 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.54 | -75.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 12.71 | -13.04% |
| Other theft | 8 | 5.41 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 2.16 | -14.29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 1.62 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 1.08 | -33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 | 15.42 | 15.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 6.22 | -50.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 1.89 | 50.00% |
| Drugs | 6 | 1.62 | 200.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 4 | 1.08 | 300.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.08 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.54 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.54 | -90.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
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 14 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 20 | 17.31 | -23.08% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 14 | 5.41 | 180.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 | 3.79 | 400.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.70 | -50.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 4 | 1.08 | -50.00% |
| Drugs | 2 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.54 | -66.67% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.27 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.27 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.27 | -66.67% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 26 | 15.96 | 4.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 7.03 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 8 | 2.16 | 166.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 2.16 | -16.67% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.35 | 200.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.81 | -25.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.81 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 0.54 | -71.43% |
| Drugs | 2 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 25 | 15.96 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 8 | 6.76 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 | 2.16 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 | 1.89 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 1.62 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.08 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 3 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 0.81 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.54 | 0.00% |
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 7 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 7 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 9 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 8 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
A total of 326 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 25 |
| August 2024 | 38 |
| July 2024 | 23 |
| June 2024 | 35 |
| May 2024 | 26 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 24 |
| February 2024 | 20 |
| January 2024 | 20 |
| December 2023 | 23 |
| November 2023 | 20 |
| October 2023 | 26 |
| September 2023 | 25 |
A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 8 |
| August 2024 | 6 |
| July 2024 | 2 |
| June 2024 | 6 |
| May 2024 | 9 |
| April 2024 | 13 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 6 |
| December 2023 | 7 |
| November 2023 | 14 |
| October 2023 | 5 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
A total of 177 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 28 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 15 |
| August 2024 | 20 |
| July 2024 | 28 |
| June 2024 | 22 |
| May 2024 | 25 |
| April 2024 | 15 |
| March 2024 | 10 |
| February 2024 | 10 |
| January 2024 | 8 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| October 2023 | 8 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 3 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 4 |
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 16 |
| May 2024 | 10 |
| April 2024 | 5 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 4 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 10 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 7 |
A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | 2 |
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 5 |
| July 2024 | 4 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 2 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 4 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 4 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 5SW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 16 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 6 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 4 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |