WF2 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7LJ

WF2 7LJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.68 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7LJ, encompassing approximately 1873 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vaughan Way with total crimes: 3
  • Heeley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Melton Road with total crimes: 3

WF2 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.68-27.27%
Public order34.27-25.00%
Other theft31.60200.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.2157.14%
Public order45.87300.00%
Burglary22.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.47-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson33.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.60-66.67%
Public order11.07-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.4854.55%
Anti-social behaviour69.070.00%
Public order33.200.00%
Drugs21.600.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.8837.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.87200.00%
Public order33.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.07-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.54166.67%
Vehicle crime24.270.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-50.00%
Other theft11.07-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.410.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-50.00%
Other crime11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.34-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.20100.00%
Public order11.07-66.67%
Burglary10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.68-6.67%
Public order37.47200.00%
Burglary11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.01-25.00%
Other theft11.600.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.68-68.75%
Public order42.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.14300.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.8160.00%
Burglary28.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Public order11.07-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1010.140.00%
Public order55.340.00%
Other theft22.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 131 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20247
June 202417
May 202411
April 20248
March 20243
February 20246
January 202414
December 202315
November 20235
October 202316
September 202310

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
October 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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Vaughan Way
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Heeley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Melton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Woodmoor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Tinsworth Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Wharncliffe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hendal Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Field Gate View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Standbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Flintoff Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Appletree Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1