SANDAL CASTLE CENTRE, WF2 7JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7JE

SANDAL CASTLE CENTRE, WF2 7JE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.97 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7JE 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 7JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7JE, encompassing approximately 943 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 7JE area, explore the WF2 7JE 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 (-55.56% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 7JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Kettlethorpe Hall Drive with total crimes: 1

SANDAL CASTLE CENTRE, WF2 7JE 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.97-55.56%
Public order34.240.00%
Burglary23.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.12-66.67%
Other theft11.06-75.00%
Shoplifting11.06-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences934.99-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.54-14.29%
Shoplifting56.3625.00%
Other theft45.30-33.33%
Public order34.2450.00%
Vehicle crime33.1850.00%
Burglary13.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1238.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour712.7275.00%
Other theft67.4250.00%
Shoplifting46.36-20.00%
Vehicle crime24.24100.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Possession of weapons12.120.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting523.3325.00%
Other theft45.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.240.00%
Public order22.12-71.43%
Vehicle crime12.120.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order727.5740.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.42-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.24-20.00%
Other theft44.240.00%
Shoplifting44.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.240.00%
Other crime12.120.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1029.69233.33%
Public order510.6025.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3066.67%
Drugs35.30200.00%
Shoplifting33.1850.00%
Other crime13.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

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 order418.03100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.24-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.1850.00%
Shoplifting23.18100.00%
Burglary12.120.00%
Drugs11.060.00%
Theft from the person11.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.06-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.210.00%
Vehicle crime29.54-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Other theft22.12-33.33%
Public order22.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.120.00%
Other crime11.060.00%
Shoplifting11.06-66.67%

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 offences927.5750.00%
Public order49.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime34.24-25.00%
Other theft33.18-40.00%
Shoplifting33.18-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.18100.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences633.93-14.29%
Public order66.36200.00%
Other theft56.3666.67%
Shoplifting55.300.00%
Vehicle crime45.30300.00%
Drugs24.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12-50.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.06-75.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences729.69133.33%
Shoplifting57.42400.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2433.33%
Other theft34.240.00%
Public order23.18100.00%
Burglary12.12-66.67%
Drugs11.060.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour316.9750.00%
Burglary33.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.18-50.00%
Other theft33.18-25.00%
Possession of weapons13.180.00%
Public order11.06-66.67%
Shoplifting11.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.330.00%
Other theft46.360.00%
Public order34.240.00%
Shoplifting33.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.120.00%
Other crime12.120.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20249
May 202412
April 20244
March 20244
February 202410
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239
October 20236
September 20237
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 39 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20236
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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 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 7 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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 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 7JE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Public order1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kettlethorpe Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Knightsway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Westbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carlton Croft
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. St Georges Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1