WOODCROFT, WF2 7LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7LS

WOODCROFT, WF2 7LS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.02 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7LS 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 7LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7LS, encompassing approximately 1361 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 7LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Street with total crimes: 3
  • Castle Road with total crimes: 2
  • Woodcroft with total crimes: 2

WOODCROFT, WF2 7LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.020.00%
Vehicle crime43.670.00%
Burglary22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.3525.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.080.00%
Vehicle crime22.940.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Burglary10.73-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.820.00%
Burglary32.94200.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.94-25.00%
Other crime12.200.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.88300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.940.00%
Vehicle crime11.47-50.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary58.820.00%
Public order23.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.47-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.67-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.200.00%
Public order21.47100.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.6725.00%
Vehicle crime23.67-50.00%
Public order11.470.00%

In October 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime48.82300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.94-66.67%
Burglary32.94200.00%
Public order12.20-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.82300.00%
Public order22.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.1433.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.940.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour412.490.00%
Drugs32.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.200.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Bicycle theft11.470.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 202312
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
January 20245
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20235
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232
July 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
July 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Station Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Castle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Woodcroft
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sandal Cliff
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cleevethorpe Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandal Hall Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wentworth Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Harwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sandal And Agbrigg (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1