THORNES LANE, WF2 7RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7RW

THORNES LANE, WF2 7RW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.56 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7RW 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 7RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7RW, encompassing approximately 1041 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF2 7RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Major Street with total crimes: 5
  • Cotton Street with total crimes: 2
  • Thornleigh Road with total crimes: 2

THORNES LANE, WF2 7RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.56-28.57%
Public order14.800.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Shoplifting10.960.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.40-12.50%
Burglary26.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.960.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.3633.33%
Burglary37.680.00%
Other theft12.880.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

In June 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 offences613.4420.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.760.00%
Public order11.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

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 offences57.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.52-16.67%
Public order24.800.00%
Burglary11.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.64100.00%
Vehicle crime15.760.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.76-75.00%
Public order22.880.00%
Other theft11.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.21500.00%
Vehicle crime411.520.00%
Public order23.840.00%
Other theft11.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order27.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.92-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson21.920.00%
Possession of weapons11.920.00%
Other theft10.96-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.36200.00%
Other theft28.640.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.600.00%
Other theft22.880.00%
Drugs21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.920.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 202412
December 20232
November 20239
October 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
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 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

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 4 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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