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

Overview of Crime in WF10 5UT

CRAIG HOPSON AVENUE, WF10 5UT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.75 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5UT 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 5UT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5UT, encompassing approximately 1494 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: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF10 5UT 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 5UT 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1520.75-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences710.04-41.67%
Public order34.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-33.33%
Burglary21.34100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1624.09-36.00%
Violence and sexual offences1210.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.03200.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2524.0919.05%
Violence and sexual offences616.7350.00%
Vehicle crime14.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

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 theft2121.42-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences414.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-83.33%

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 theft2426.1071.43%
Vehicle crime616.06200.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-75.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1420.7555.56%
Violence and sexual offences89.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.350.00%
Vehicle crime22.68100.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft918.07-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.350.00%
Other crime22.680.00%
Drugs11.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.73100.00%
Other theft108.03-23.08%
Public order16.690.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1315.39116.67%
Violence and sexual offences68.700.00%
Burglary14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%

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 theft67.36-14.29%
Vehicle crime34.0250.00%
Drugs12.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft712.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.680.00%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.38-30.00%
Other theft74.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.68100.00%
Public order11.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.720.00%
Other theft66.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20244
January 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 173 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.31 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 20237
September 20236

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20242
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20248
March 20248
February 202412
January 20246
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20232

A total of 2 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
December 20231

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 5UT 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. Leeds Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Aintree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1