APPLETON COURT, WF2 7AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7AR

APPLETON COURT, WF2 7AR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 549.10 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7AR 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 7AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7AR, encompassing approximately 18 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 7AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thomas Maddison Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Fox Court with total crimes: 2
  • Broad Acres with total crimes: 2

APPLETON COURT, WF2 7AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson4549.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences2219.640.00%
Burglary2109.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1109.820.00%
Vehicle crime154.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2439.28-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences2109.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour1109.82-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.910.00%
Burglary154.910.00%
Drugs154.910.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4658.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour2219.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2109.820.00%
Theft from the person1109.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime154.910.00%
Drugs154.910.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft4604.01-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences2219.64-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson2109.820.00%
Public order1109.820.00%
Vehicle crime154.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.91-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7878.56133.33%
Other theft5384.37-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour2274.55-50.00%
Public order1109.820.00%
Other crime154.910.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft6768.74500.00%
Anti-social behaviour4329.46-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences3219.640.00%
Drugs1164.730.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour6878.560.00%
Public order2329.46-33.33%
Shoplifting2109.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson1109.820.00%
Other theft154.91-80.00%
Robbery154.910.00%
Drugs154.910.00%
Theft from the person154.910.00%
Other crime154.910.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5713.83-37.50%
Public order3274.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences2164.73-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson1109.82-50.00%
Other crime154.910.00%
Drugs154.910.00%

In January 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8878.5660.00%
Violence and sexual offences3439.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson2164.730.00%
Vehicle crime1109.820.00%
Burglary154.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.910.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft5494.19-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences2274.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1109.820.00%
Burglary154.910.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft8658.92700.00%
Criminal damage and arson1439.280.00%
Burglary154.910.00%
Public order154.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.91-75.00%

In October 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 offences4604.01300.00%
Anti-social behaviour3219.640.00%
Vehicle crime1164.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson154.910.00%
Other theft154.91-66.67%
Public order154.910.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft3384.370.00%
Vehicle crime2164.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson1109.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences154.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20235
November 20238
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20243
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Thomas Maddison Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Fox Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broad Acres
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Durkar Low Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Appleton Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Holme Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Green Acres
    Total1
    Burglary1