WF2 7PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7PU

WF2 7PU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7PU 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 7PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7PU, encompassing approximately 1239 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WF2 7PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boyne Hill with total crimes: 1
  • Vaughan Way with total crimes: 1
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 1

WF2 7PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.65-66.67%
Vehicle crime12.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.81-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.5280.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.26-16.67%
Drugs24.030.00%
Public order11.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.8425.00%
Public order24.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In April 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 offences48.070.00%
Vehicle crime23.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-33.33%
Public order11.610.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

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 offences49.68-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour33.230.00%
Burglary12.420.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Public order10.810.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6812.50%
Criminal damage and arson37.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.68-27.27%
Public order26.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.101000.00%
Public order28.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order48.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.2350.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.42-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.650.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Other crime11.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.68-14.29%
Other theft24.840.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.81-50.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.87-22.22%
Public order25.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.490.00%
Public order17.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.810.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20244
March 20244
February 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 20231
October 20237
September 20236
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
November 20233
October 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231
August 20232
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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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 7PU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Boyne Hill
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Vaughan Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Church Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Handsworth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Heeley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cross Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Beech View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1