DODWORTH DRIVE, WF2 7EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7EZ

DODWORTH DRIVE, WF2 7EZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.51 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7EZ 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 7EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7EZ, encompassing approximately 1617 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 7EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adwick Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Field Gate Close with total crimes: 3
  • Woodmoor Road with total crimes: 2

DODWORTH DRIVE, WF2 7EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.5133.33%
Other theft27.420.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.1312.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.57200.00%
Public order21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.89-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour24.95100.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Public order21.24-50.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.84-7.14%
Public order48.04-33.33%
Other theft22.470.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.1716.67%
Public order68.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.710.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.51500.00%
Burglary27.420.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.95-33.33%
Other theft21.240.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.95-70.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Burglary11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.99-23.08%
Other crime36.180.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-33.33%
Public order11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.6085.71%
Vehicle crime38.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86100.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.33300.00%
Other crime12.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Robbery10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.99-12.50%
Vehicle crime34.3350.00%
Public order31.86-25.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Other theft21.240.00%
Other crime11.24-66.67%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.600.00%
Public order44.950.00%
Other crime32.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20248
June 202413
May 202414
April 202412
March 20242
February 20243
January 202410
December 202313
November 20237
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Adwick Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Field Gate Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Woodmoor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Langsett Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Cubley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Field Gate View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Kettlethorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Silkstone Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Deffer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1