EPSOM CLOSE, WF10 5XS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 5XS

EPSOM CLOSE, WF10 5XS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.66 per 1,000 population. This WF10 5XS 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 5XS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 5XS, encompassing approximately 1500 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF10 5XS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Westwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Epsom Close with total crimes: 2
  • Blenheim Way with total crimes: 2

EPSOM CLOSE, WF10 5XS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.66-64.29%
Other theft33.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.007.69%
Vehicle crime39.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00-50.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.6662.50%
Criminal damage and arson48.6633.33%
Other crime22.67-33.33%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.33-50.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.33200.00%
Other crime32.00200.00%
Vehicle crime22.000.00%
Public order21.33-50.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.00300.00%
Public order413.330.00%
Drugs22.67100.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.33-44.44%
Public order43.33300.00%
Other theft42.67300.00%
Possession of weapons12.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In March 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 offences910.6628.57%
Anti-social behaviour26.00-66.67%
Burglary11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6640.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.000.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.67-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.00-28.57%
Other theft33.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.3316.67%
Vehicle crime24.670.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.33-45.45%
Drugs24.000.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Other theft10.67-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.3337.50%
Other theft47.33300.00%
Public order22.67-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.33100.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.660.00%
Public order35.330.00%
Other theft12.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20246
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 202413
June 20248
May 202420
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20237
November 20236
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Westwood Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Epsom Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Blenheim Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maple View
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 5. Plumpton Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Westfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Aintree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1