SHERWOOD DRIVE, WF2 7QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7QT

SHERWOOD DRIVE, WF2 7QT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.14 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7QT 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 7QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7QT, encompassing approximately 1616 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF2 7QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Vaughan Way with total crimes: 3
  • Heeley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Melton Road with total crimes: 3

SHERWOOD DRIVE, WF2 7QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.14-45.45%
Public order33.710.00%
Other theft31.86200.00%
Other crime21.860.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.9983.33%
Public order36.81200.00%
Burglary31.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.04-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson33.710.00%
Public order11.86-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-85.71%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.8562.50%
Anti-social behaviour78.0416.67%
Public order24.330.00%
Drugs11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.2314.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Public order21.24100.00%
Other theft11.240.00%

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 offences78.66133.33%
Vehicle crime24.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-50.00%
Public order11.240.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%
Drugs10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.420.00%
Other theft32.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.86-50.00%
Other crime11.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-50.00%

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 offences64.95-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson23.710.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences118.66-21.43%
Public order26.81100.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.14250.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.66-25.00%
Public order11.86-75.00%

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 order411.14300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.47-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson42.47300.00%
Drugs12.470.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%

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 offences1413.6175.00%
Burglary38.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Public order11.24-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.280.00%
Public order34.950.00%
Other theft21.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20246
June 202413
May 20248
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 202411
December 202314
November 20234
October 202314
September 20238

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Vaughan Way
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Heeley Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Melton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Church Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Tinsworth Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 6. Wharncliffe Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Hendal Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Standbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Flintoff Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Appletree Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1