WF2 7QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7QU

WF2 7QU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.92 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7QU 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 7QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7QU, encompassing approximately 752 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 7QU area, explore the WF2 7QU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 7QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Navigation Walk with total crimes: 3
  • Cotton Street with total crimes: 2

WF2 7QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.9216.67%
Violence and sexual offences49.300.00%
Public order15.310.00%
Burglary11.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Theft from the person11.330.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting629.2220.00%
Vehicle crime57.97400.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.64-33.33%
Burglary25.31-33.33%
Other theft12.660.00%
Public order11.33-50.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences625.2320.00%
Shoplifting57.97150.00%
Burglary36.6450.00%
Public order23.98100.00%
Other theft12.660.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.2566.67%
Burglary26.640.00%
Shoplifting22.66-33.33%
Public order12.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting311.95-70.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.980.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1026.56233.33%
Violence and sexual offences413.280.00%
Public order35.3150.00%
Burglary13.980.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.250.00%
Shoplifting35.31-62.50%
Public order23.980.00%
Drugs22.660.00%
Other theft22.66100.00%
Vehicle crime12.660.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting819.92300.00%
Violence and sexual offences410.62-50.00%
Other theft15.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.56700.00%
Vehicle crime410.620.00%
Other theft25.31100.00%
Shoplifting22.66-50.00%
Public order22.660.00%
Burglary12.660.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting411.95-20.00%
Public order25.31100.00%
Possession of weapons12.66-50.00%
Other theft11.33-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.33-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting526.5625.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.64100.00%
Drugs45.31100.00%
Other theft25.31100.00%
Possession of weapons22.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.660.00%
Public order11.33-50.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting417.270.00%
Drugs25.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.660.00%
Public order22.660.00%
Other theft12.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 202410
March 20243
February 20248
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Navigation Walk
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Cotton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Thornleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bethel Place
    Total1
    Burglary1