MAJOR STREET, WF2 7SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7SB

MAJOR STREET, WF2 7SB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.97 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 7SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7SB, encompassing approximately 1127 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 7SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Thornes View with total crimes: 4
  • Major Street with total crimes: 3
  • Cotton Street with total crimes: 2

MAJOR STREET, WF2 7SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.9710.00%
Burglary39.760.00%
Drugs12.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.660.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%

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 offences57.98-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.77-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%

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 offences612.42-33.33%
Public order25.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.770.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences912.42125.00%
Other theft27.98100.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

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 offences47.98-66.67%
Public order23.55-33.33%
Other theft11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

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 offences1216.8533.33%
Public order310.6450.00%
Vehicle crime22.660.00%
Other theft11.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.3012.50%
Public order27.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.08100.00%
Drugs27.100.00%
Other theft21.77-60.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft515.0825.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.43-73.33%
Burglary33.5550.00%
Drugs22.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Public order10.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1528.38650.00%
Other theft413.30100.00%
Vehicle crime33.55200.00%
Drugs32.66200.00%
Burglary22.660.00%
Other crime21.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.77-50.00%
Public order10.89-66.67%
Robbery10.890.00%

In August 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order311.53-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson22.66-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.77-84.62%
Other theft21.77100.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.610.00%
Public order711.530.00%
Vehicle crime36.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.660.00%
Robbery12.660.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234
September 202315
August 20232
July 202313

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
October 20233
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20237

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Thornes View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Major Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 3. Cotton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Thornleigh Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Horne Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bethel Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Thornleigh Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Fawcett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Vernon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1