HANDSWORTH ROAD, WF2 7PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7PJ

HANDSWORTH ROAD, WF2 7PJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7PJ 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 7PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7PJ, encompassing approximately 2009 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 7PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Standbridge Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hendal Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Cotham Drive with total crimes: 2

HANDSWORTH ROAD, WF2 7PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences76.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.4427.27%
Anti-social behaviour76.9716.67%
Public order33.480.00%
Drugs21.490.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%

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 offences1113.4457.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.47500.00%
Public order32.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.97133.33%
Vehicle crime23.480.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-75.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-50.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%

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 offences64.98-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.99100.00%
Public order11.00-66.67%
Burglary10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.96-33.33%
Public order34.9850.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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 offences1510.45275.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.470.00%
Public order21.49-50.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.47300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.99-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour31.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.49200.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.4540.00%
Burglary36.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.490.00%
Public order11.00-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 offences109.46-9.09%
Public order54.9825.00%
Other theft22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.00-50.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences1110.45-38.89%
Public order45.47300.00%
Other crime31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.000.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.950.00%
Other theft28.960.00%
Public order11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202414
May 202411
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 202410
December 202315
November 20234
October 202314
September 202310
August 202311
July 202318

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
November 20233
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20233

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Standbridge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hendal Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cotham Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Boyne Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Boyne Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vaughan Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Church Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Handsworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Heeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1