CRAIG HOPSON AVENUE, WF10 5US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5US

CRAIG HOPSON AVENUE, WF10 5US, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.91 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5US 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 5US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5US, encompassing approximately 1556 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF10 5US Crime Hotspots

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

  • A639 with total crimes: 16
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 5
  • Fallbrook Road with total crimes: 3

CRAIG HOPSON AVENUE, WF10 5US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1519.91-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences89.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.14-33.33%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1626.3377.78%
Other theft1610.28-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.2850.00%
Other crime21.93100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2526.3319.05%
Violence and sexual offences916.06125.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.78100.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2121.20-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences413.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.57100.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-83.33%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2423.7771.43%
Vehicle crime615.42200.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.85-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour12.570.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1420.5555.56%
Violence and sexual offences98.99-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.780.00%
Vehicle crime22.57100.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.34-23.08%
Other theft96.42-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.780.00%
Vehicle crime12.570.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.06160.00%
Other theft108.35-23.08%
Burglary16.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1314.13116.67%
Violence and sexual offences58.35400.00%
Burglary13.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-66.67%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.42-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.85200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.93-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.490.00%
Other theft75.78-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson44.500.00%
Vehicle crime12.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.850.00%
Other theft95.7850.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.780.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.560.00%
Other theft65.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 175 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 202425
June 202421
May 202424
April 202414
March 20249
February 202410
January 202413
December 20236
November 20237
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 20249
June 20244
May 20244
April 20249
March 202410
February 202413
January 20245
December 20231
November 20239
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. A639
    Total16
    Other theft14
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 3. Fallbrook Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whistler Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Plumpton Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aintree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1