PILKINGTON STREET, WF2 7RR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7RR

PILKINGTON STREET, WF2 7RR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.38 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7RR 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 7RR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7RR, encompassing approximately 1130 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF2 7RR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Major Street with total crimes: 5
  • Thornes Park Court with total crimes: 3
  • Cotton Street with total crimes: 2

PILKINGTON STREET, WF2 7RR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.38-22.22%
Public order16.19-50.00%
Burglary10.88-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.80-10.00%
Burglary37.960.00%
Vehicle crime22.65100.00%
Public order21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.92-9.09%
Burglary38.840.00%
Other theft12.650.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.57120.00%
Vehicle crime29.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Public order11.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.07-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.420.00%
Vehicle crime11.77-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.38-33.33%
Public order25.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.61125.00%
Drugs17.960.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.96-69.23%
Public order23.54-33.33%
Other theft11.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.3462.50%
Vehicle crime411.500.00%
Public order33.5450.00%
Other theft22.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.77-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences812.380.00%
Public order27.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%
Other theft10.88-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.15166.67%
Other theft37.07-40.00%
Drugs22.650.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%

In October 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft514.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.420.00%
Burglary32.650.00%
Drugs22.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 202413
December 20238
November 20238
October 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
October 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Major Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Thornes Park Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Cotton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Thornleigh Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bethel Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Holmfield Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1