WF2 7EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7EQ

WF2 7EQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.66 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7EQ 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 7EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7EQ, encompassing approximately 610 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF2 7EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Knightsway with total crimes: 1

WF2 7EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences419.66-42.86%
Burglary26.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.28-60.00%
Public order23.28100.00%
Shoplifting13.28-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences742.59-12.50%
Shoplifting511.4725.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.1925.00%
Other theft38.1950.00%
Vehicle crime34.91200.00%
Burglary14.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Public order11.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences836.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour413.110.00%
Shoplifting46.5533.33%
Other theft26.55100.00%
Possession of weapons13.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Public order11.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences424.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.55100.00%
Shoplifting36.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.910.00%
Other theft13.280.00%
Public order11.64-83.33%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order631.1350.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.83-55.56%
Shoplifting46.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.28-60.00%
Other theft13.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences937.68200.00%
Anti-social behaviour514.74150.00%
Public order48.190.00%
Drugs26.55100.00%
Other crime13.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Shoplifting11.64-50.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order426.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.55-62.50%
Burglary24.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.280.00%
Shoplifting23.28100.00%
Drugs13.280.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.64-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences831.13-11.11%
Vehicle crime213.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.280.00%
Other theft23.280.00%
Public order23.28-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.280.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Shoplifting11.64-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences939.32200.00%
Public order414.7433.33%
Shoplifting36.55-40.00%
Other theft24.91-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.28100.00%
Vehicle crime23.280.00%
Other crime13.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting536.040.00%
Other theft48.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.55-40.00%
Public order34.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.91100.00%
Vehicle crime23.28100.00%
Drugs13.280.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences531.13400.00%
Shoplifting58.19400.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.19100.00%
Burglary16.55-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Other theft11.64-50.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In August 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary319.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.910.00%
Other theft23.28-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences13.28-83.33%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Shoplifting11.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences631.130.00%
Other theft39.830.00%
Shoplifting34.910.00%
Public order24.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.280.00%
Other crime13.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20235
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 6 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
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Knightsway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Westbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Georges Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1