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

Overview of Crime in WF2 7SB

MAJOR STREET, WF2 7SB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.30 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7SB 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF2 7SB 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

MAJOR STREET, WF2 7SB 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.30-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour26.21100.00%
Public order11.77-50.00%
Burglary10.89-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.89-50.00%
Drugs10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Other theft10.890.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.51-18.18%
Burglary57.9866.67%
Vehicle crime24.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Public order21.770.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.890.00%

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 theft515.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.430.00%
Burglary33.550.00%
Drugs22.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.890.00%
Public order10.890.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 202411
June 202410
May 20245
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 20238
October 20234

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
April 20241
October 20233

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
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 7SB 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
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1