WF10 5TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5TA

WF10 5TA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 86 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.52 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5TA 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 5TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5TA, encompassing approximately 4644 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-46.81% decrease)
  • Other theft: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF10 5TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • A639 with total crimes: 16
  • Beancroft Street with total crimes: 8
  • Ridgefield Street with total crimes: 6

WF10 5TA 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 Other theft, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2518.52-46.81%
Other theft175.38-29.17%
Shoplifting123.660.00%
Public order102.58-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson102.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.15-33.33%
Drugs30.860.00%
Other crime20.65100.00%
Possession of weapons20.43100.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4726.2751.61%
Other theft2410.12-11.11%
Public order135.178.33%
Shoplifting122.80-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.7220.00%
Burglary61.2950.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.25-29.55%
Other theft276.6717.39%
Shoplifting165.8123.08%
Public order123.44-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour52.58-77.27%
Criminal damage and arson41.080.00%
Burglary40.8633.33%
Vehicle crime40.860.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Robbery10.65-50.00%
Other crime10.22-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4430.3622.22%
Other theft239.47-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour224.95100.00%
Public order174.74750.00%
Shoplifting133.66550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.80-55.56%
Other crime40.860.00%
Vehicle crime40.8633.33%
Drugs30.86200.00%
Burglary30.6550.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Robbery20.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3619.595.88%
Other theft247.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.1783.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.37-18.18%
Vehicle crime31.94-25.00%
Shoplifting20.65-80.00%
Burglary20.43100.00%
Public order20.43-75.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3420.676.25%
Other theft167.3245.45%
Criminal damage and arson113.4483.33%
Shoplifting102.37-56.52%
Public order82.15-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour61.7250.00%
Vehicle crime41.29-33.33%
Other crime30.86-40.00%
Robbery20.650.00%
Burglary10.43-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.82-15.79%
Shoplifting236.89228.57%
Other theft114.95-15.38%
Public order112.3722.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.370.00%
Vehicle crime61.290.00%
Burglary51.29150.00%
Other crime51.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.08-20.00%
Robbery20.860.00%
Drugs10.43-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3818.0940.74%
Other theft138.1818.18%
Public order92.8050.00%
Shoplifting71.94-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.290.00%
Drugs31.080.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.36-6.90%
Shoplifting145.81133.33%
Other theft113.0157.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.370.00%
Public order61.7220.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.29150.00%
Possession of weapons21.08100.00%
Burglary20.43-33.33%
Robbery10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2915.07-21.62%
Criminal damage and arson86.24-52.94%
Other theft71.7240.00%
Shoplifting61.51-66.67%
Drugs61.29200.00%
Public order51.29-37.50%
Burglary31.0850.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-77.78%
Robbery10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3722.61-5.13%
Shoplifting187.9738.46%
Criminal damage and arson173.88142.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.66350.00%
Public order81.9414.29%
Other theft51.72-50.00%
Robbery31.080.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime20.430.00%
Drugs20.43-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3919.3811.43%
Shoplifting138.40160.00%
Other theft102.8011.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.15-22.22%
Public order71.5175.00%
Vehicle crime41.51-20.00%
Drugs30.860.00%
Other crime20.65-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.43-60.00%
Burglary20.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3516.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson97.540.00%
Other theft91.940.00%
Shoplifting51.940.00%
Vehicle crime51.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.080.00%
Public order41.080.00%
Other crime30.860.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202412
June 202417
May 20242
April 20248
March 202411
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20238
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 454 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202447
July 202431
June 202444
May 202436
April 202434
March 202432
February 202438
January 202427
December 202329
November 202337
October 202339
September 202335

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202416
June 202413
May 20242
April 202410
March 202423
February 20247
January 202414
December 20236
November 202318
October 202313
September 20235

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.23 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 202411
March 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 202317
October 20237
September 20239

A total of 197 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202424
July 202427
June 202423
May 202424
April 202416
March 202411
February 202413
January 202411
December 20237
November 20235
October 202310
September 20239

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 202422
May 202411
April 20246
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20235

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 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
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
June 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 5TA 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. Ridgefield Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Crowther Place
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 5. Ashton Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting6
  • 6. Love Lane
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Brigg'S Avenue
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Smawthorne Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Fulford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Mickle Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 11. St Nicholas Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Joffre Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Gannet Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Beancroft Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dalton Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Richmond Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St Michael'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Willow Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Laburnum Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Teal Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Sheldrake Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Curlew Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Fulmar Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Back Garden Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Smawthorne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Roundhill Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. John Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Regent Street
    Total1
    Public order1