WF2 7AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7AN

WF2 7AN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.91 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7AN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 552 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 7AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7AN, encompassing approximately 768 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 7AN area, explore the WF2 7AN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-76.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 7AN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Major Street with total crimes: 5
  • Thornes Park Court with total crimes: 3
  • Calder Island Way with total crimes: 2

WF2 7AN 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 offences516.91-16.67%
Other theft36.50-76.92%
Anti-social behaviour23.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.600.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In August 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 theft1337.72-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences616.91-40.00%
Burglary47.80300.00%
Public order25.200.00%
Vehicle crime12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1435.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences1018.2125.00%
Robbery113.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

In June 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 theft1436.42-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences818.2160.00%
Criminal damage and arson210.40100.00%
Vehicle crime22.60100.00%
Drugs12.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1529.9150.00%
Violence and sexual offences519.5166.67%
Vehicle crime16.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Burglary11.30-50.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1024.71-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences313.01-40.00%
Burglary23.900.00%
Public order12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1228.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences515.6166.67%
Burglary26.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.60-50.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1227.31-33.33%
Public order315.61200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.90100.00%
Other crime12.600.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1841.6263.64%
Violence and sexual offences623.41-25.00%
Burglary27.800.00%
Vehicle crime12.600.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Bicycle theft11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-66.67%
Robbery11.300.00%
Theft from the person11.300.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft1128.61-47.62%
Violence and sexual offences814.31-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson310.40200.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2144.225.00%
Violence and sexual offences927.31125.00%
Robbery111.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2041.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences426.010.00%
Burglary35.200.00%
Bicycle theft23.900.00%
Public order12.600.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
October 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
March 20245
February 20243
January 20246
December 20238
November 20239
October 20234

A total of 163 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202413
July 202414
June 202414
May 202415
April 202410
March 202412
February 202412
January 202418
December 202311
November 202321
October 202320

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
October 20233

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 7AN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Major Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thornes Park Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Calder Island Way
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Holmfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Denby Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1