HEELEY ROAD, WF2 7PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7PL

HEELEY ROAD, WF2 7PL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.25 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7PL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 594 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 7PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7PL, encompassing approximately 1867 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF2 7PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Handsworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Vaughan Way with total crimes: 3
  • Hendal Lane with total crimes: 2

HEELEY ROAD, WF2 7PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1111.2557.14%
Public order45.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.14-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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 offences76.96-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.750.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.0036.36%
Anti-social behaviour78.0316.67%
Public order33.750.00%
Drugs21.610.00%
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 offences1114.4657.14%
Anti-social behaviour65.89500.00%
Public order33.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

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 offences77.50133.33%
Vehicle crime23.750.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-75.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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 behaviour46.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.14-57.14%
Other theft21.610.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.89-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.75100.00%
Public order11.07-66.67%
Burglary10.540.00%

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 offences108.57-33.33%
Public order35.3650.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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 offences1511.25275.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.030.00%
Public order21.61-50.00%
Other theft11.070.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order49.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.14-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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 offences1412.3240.00%
Burglary37.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Public order11.07-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

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 offences1010.180.00%
Public order55.360.00%
Other theft22.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 202415
May 202411
April 20247
March 20243
February 20247
January 202410
December 202315
November 20234
October 202314
September 202310

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Handsworth Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Vaughan Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Hendal Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Standbridge Close
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Flintoff Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 6. Worrall Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wharncliffe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Woodmoor Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Allerton Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Heeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Stoney Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1