BREFITT CLOSE, WF10 5WF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5WF

BREFITT CLOSE, WF10 5WF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.91 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5WF 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 5WF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5WF, encompassing approximately 871 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF10 5WF Crime Hotspots

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

  • California Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Caswell Court with total crimes: 2
  • Chiltern Avenue with total crimes: 2

BREFITT CLOSE, WF10 5WF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.91-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour310.32200.00%
Public order13.44-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.38-8.33%
Public order212.620.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.29-50.00%
Burglary22.290.00%
Other theft12.290.00%
Drugs11.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-66.67%
Other crime11.150.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1229.8233.33%
Criminal damage and arson413.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.5950.00%
Public order23.440.00%
Burglary22.290.00%
Drugs22.29100.00%
Other crime12.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.76125.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.320.00%
Drugs12.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.03-33.33%
Other theft14.59-50.00%
Public order11.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.0620.00%
Other theft26.880.00%
Public order22.29100.00%
Burglary12.290.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.20-54.55%
Other theft25.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Possession of weapons12.290.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.15-66.67%
Public order11.150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1129.82120.00%
Criminal damage and arson312.620.00%
Vehicle crime23.44-33.33%
Other crime22.29100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Other theft22.29100.00%
Drugs12.290.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.9125.00%
Vehicle crime35.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.44100.00%
Other theft12.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.760.00%
Burglary24.590.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Other theft12.290.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.20-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.590.00%
Vehicle crime23.440.00%
Drugs22.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Bicycle theft12.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.6220.00%
Vehicle crime26.88100.00%
Public order12.290.00%
Drugs11.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.730.00%
Vehicle crime12.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202412
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20245
February 202411
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
March 20241
February 20243
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. California Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Caswell Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Chiltern Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Wood Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Colclough Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Arnall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Malvern Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bluebell Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1