WF2 7GP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7GP

WF2 7GP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.99 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7GP 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 7GP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7GP, encompassing approximately 1584 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 7GP 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

WF2 7GP 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 offences1211.999.09%
Other theft27.570.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.8810.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.9433.33%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Public order21.26-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.25-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson36.31200.00%
Public order31.89-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89100.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Burglary11.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.25-29.41%
Public order47.57-42.86%
Other theft22.520.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.0854.55%
Public order710.73250.00%
Burglary34.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.101000.00%
Burglary26.940.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

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 theft24.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.26-66.67%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%

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 offences35.05-70.00%
Public order21.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%
Burglary11.26-50.00%

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 offences1013.25-41.18%
Other crime36.310.00%
Burglary21.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.7770.00%
Vehicle crime210.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26-33.33%
Other theft11.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1550.00%
Other crime11.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-66.67%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

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 offences1016.410.00%
Public order46.310.00%
Vehicle crime32.520.00%
Burglary21.890.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202410
June 202412
May 202417
April 202411
March 20241
February 20243
January 202410
December 202317
November 202310
October 202310

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
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 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
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 7GP 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. Hendal Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Field Gate View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Kettlethorpe Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Silkstone Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Deffer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Standbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1