WF2 7LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7LB

WF2 7LB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.25 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7LB 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 7LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7LB, encompassing approximately 2032 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF2 7LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodville Court with total crimes: 6
  • Clifford Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Clifford View with total crimes: 3

WF2 7LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.250.00%
Public order77.38250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4450.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.75-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour67.380.00%
Other crime32.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Public order20.98-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.980.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.76-5.00%
Public order49.35300.00%
Drugs21.970.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.7353.85%
Criminal damage and arson59.84400.00%
Drugs22.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98-66.67%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.298.33%
Anti-social behaviour66.40200.00%
Drugs42.95300.00%
Other crime11.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.81-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour25.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-33.33%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Other crime20.98100.00%
Public order10.98-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.790.00%
Vehicle crime46.4033.33%
Public order41.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

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 offences1310.33-31.58%
Vehicle crime36.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2746.15%
Criminal damage and arson49.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.970.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-83.33%
Robbery10.490.00%
Drugs10.49-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.16-27.78%
Vehicle crime66.400.00%
Other crime62.95100.00%
Public order42.9533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.97200.00%
Other theft21.48-33.33%
Drugs20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%
Burglary20.98-60.00%
Theft from the person20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.2128.57%
Burglary58.860.00%
Public order32.46-25.00%
Other crime31.48-25.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.27-53.33%
Public order46.89-33.33%
Other crime41.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97200.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.48-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.600.00%
Public order614.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.950.00%
Other theft32.460.00%
Burglary21.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
October 20234
September 20233
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202415
May 202419
April 202420
March 202413
February 202412
January 202413
December 202313
November 202319
October 202313
September 202318
August 202314
July 202330

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

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
July 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 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 23 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20236
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Woodville Court
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Clifford Avenue
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Clifford View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Duke Of York Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manygates Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warren Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Waterbrooke Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Princess Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Burkill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Emblem Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 11. Portobello Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Riverside Villas
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Hastings Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hastings Grove
    Total1
    Public order1