THORNLEIGH GARTH, WF2 7SG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 7SG

THORNLEIGH GARTH, WF2 7SG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.38 per 1,000 population. This WF2 7SG 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 7SG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 7SG, encompassing approximately 1318 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Robbery: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 7SG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Major Street with total crimes: 3
  • Thornleigh Road with total crimes: 2
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 2

THORNLEIGH GARTH, WF2 7SG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.3825.00%
Burglary33.790.00%
Robbery32.280.00%
Drugs12.280.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.590.00%
Vehicle crime13.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.07-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour33.03200.00%
Vehicle crime12.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.6575.00%
Public order25.310.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Drugs11.52-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.07-42.86%
Drugs23.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.34-41.67%
Public order25.310.00%
Other theft11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.17300.00%
Vehicle crime59.10400.00%
Public order23.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences38.34-57.14%
Public order22.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6216.67%
Drugs25.310.00%
Public order11.520.00%
Other theft10.76-66.67%
Other crime10.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime54.55150.00%
Other theft33.790.00%
Other crime32.2850.00%
Drugs22.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.52-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.96100.00%
Other theft39.1050.00%
Vehicle crime22.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.520.00%
Other crime21.52100.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences611.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.550.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Public order10.76-85.71%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.760.00%
Public order79.100.00%
Vehicle crime35.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Robbery11.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
October 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
October 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20247
March 20244
February 20247
January 202412
December 20233
November 20237
October 20236
September 202312
August 20236
July 202312

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20237

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 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
October 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Major Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Thornleigh Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Bus/Coach Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bethel Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Kimberley Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Emblem Terrace
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Portobello Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Riverside Villas
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Thornleigh Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Fawcett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Vernon Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1