Total Crime Rate
113.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Arnall Street area has the 29th highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood , and the 428th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Arnall Street (WF10 5WG) in the last 12 months was 113.1 per 1,000 residents and was 6.8% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average (121.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 13.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 18 (≈ 65.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Arnall Street (WF10 5WG), the main crime hotspot is near Arnall Street. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Altofts and Whitwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colclough Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Caswell Court | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colclough Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Whitwood Common Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Colclough Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Arnall Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Park/Open Space | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Whitwood Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Whitwood Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Speedwell Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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