CASTLE CRESCENT, WF2 7HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7HX

CASTLE CRESCENT, WF2 7HX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.80 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7HX 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 7HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7HX, encompassing approximately 1323 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 7HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bishops Croft with total crimes: 1

CASTLE CRESCENT, WF2 7HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.80-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.02200.00%
Vehicle crime12.270.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.310.00%
Other crime24.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.760.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.290.00%
Public order21.51-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.51-85.71%
Burglary10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.8275.00%
Public order35.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.0933.33%
Public order33.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.270.00%
Other theft32.270.00%
Drugs12.270.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In April 2024, 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 theft38.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.27200.00%
Shoplifting22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft35.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary36.05200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.510.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.51-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.270.00%
Other theft11.510.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime49.07300.00%
Public order33.02200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.51-50.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.310.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20241
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 2. Barnsley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Bishops Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sandal Cliff
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grange Court
    Total1
    Burglary1