WHARNCLIFFE ROAD, WF2 7PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7PX

WHARNCLIFFE ROAD, WF2 7PX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7PX 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 7PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7PX, encompassing approximately 2174 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WF2 7PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Adwick Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Vaughan Way with total crimes: 3
  • Heeley Road with total crimes: 3

WHARNCLIFFE ROAD, WF2 7PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.04-21.43%
Other theft45.06300.00%
Public order31.84-40.00%
Other crime31.380.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.9627.27%
Public order56.44400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.30-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.74-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson35.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.7238.46%
Anti-social behaviour78.2816.67%
Public order33.22-40.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.1830.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.98500.00%
Public order52.76150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.300.00%
Burglary31.3850.00%
Vehicle crime21.380.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.74150.00%
Vehicle crime24.600.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.840.00%
Other theft21.840.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

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 offences64.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.76100.00%
Public order10.92-66.67%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.28-25.00%
Public order35.5250.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.58220.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.360.00%
Public order21.38-50.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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 offences57.36-64.29%
Public order42.30300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.8450.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.38200.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.120.00%
Burglary26.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
March 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202411
June 202418
May 202413
April 202410
March 20244
February 20246
January 202412
December 202316
November 20235
October 202314

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20241
March 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 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 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Adwick Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Vaughan Way
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Heeley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Melton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Woodmoor Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Tinsworth Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 8. Wharncliffe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Hendal Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Field Gate View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Standbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Flintoff Close
    Total1
    Public order1