FIELD GATE CLOSE, WF2 7FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7FF

FIELD GATE CLOSE, WF2 7FF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.75 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7FF 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 7FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7FF, encompassing approximately 1647 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 7FF 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
  • Vaughan Way with total crimes: 3

FIELD GATE CLOSE, WF2 7FF 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 crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.75-14.29%
Other crime37.280.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.9627.27%
Criminal damage and arson38.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.820.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.1410.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.680.00%
Public order21.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.32-41.18%
Public order36.07-40.00%
Other theft21.820.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.4270.00%
Public order510.32150.00%
Burglary23.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.50900.00%
Burglary26.070.00%
Public order21.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-66.67%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.64-75.00%
Public order11.82-50.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.75-33.33%
Public order27.28100.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.21-50.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.75-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.46300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.43100.00%
Other crime12.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%
Other theft10.61-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.170.00%
Public order46.070.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

Crime by Type

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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202411
June 202410
May 202417
April 202410
March 20241
February 20243
January 202412
December 202318
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 7FF 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. Vaughan Way
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Woodmoor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Langsett Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cubley Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hendal Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Field Gate View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Kettlethorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Deffer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Standbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1