WF2 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7BL

WF2 7BL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13031.66 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7BL, encompassing approximately 1 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fox Court with total crimes: 5
  • Ashwood Grange with total crimes: 3
  • Newland Crescent with total crimes: 2

WF2 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513031.66400.00%
Other theft44654.1633.33%
Drugs23723.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11861.67-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour1930.830.00%
Vehicle crime1930.830.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36515.83-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22792.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences11861.67-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour1930.83-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713962.4975.00%
Other theft46515.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour23723.33-50.00%
Public order11861.670.00%
Other crime1930.830.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft613962.49500.00%
Violence and sexual offences45585.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43723.33-33.33%
Drugs13723.330.00%

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 behaviour616754.990.00%
Public order25585.00100.00%
Shoplifting21861.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21861.67-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11861.670.00%
Other theft1930.83-80.00%
Robbery1930.830.00%
Drugs1930.830.00%
Theft from the person1930.830.00%
Other crime1930.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft510239.16-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences34654.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson12792.500.00%
Drugs1930.830.00%
Public order1930.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft610239.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences25585.00-33.33%
Burglary11861.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour1930.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson1930.830.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36515.83-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences32792.5050.00%
Public order12792.500.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft711169.99600.00%
Violence and sexual offences26515.83-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11861.670.00%
Burglary1930.830.00%
Public order1930.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511169.99150.00%
Anti-social behaviour44654.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson13723.330.00%
Other theft1930.830.00%
Public order1930.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25585.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences21861.67100.00%
Other theft11861.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson1930.830.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24654.160.00%
Burglary11861.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences1930.83-83.33%
Public order1930.830.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences611169.990.00%
Other theft25585.000.00%
Burglary11861.670.00%
Drugs1930.830.00%
Vehicle crime1930.830.00%
Other crime1930.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
January 20241
October 20234

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
August 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
July 20231

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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Fox Court
    Total5
    Other theft4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ashwood Grange
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Newland Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Durkar Low Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Denby Dale Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Calder Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Close
    Total1
    Drugs1