PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF7 5AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 5AD

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF7 5AD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.16 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 5AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5AD, encompassing approximately 1068 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF7 5AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Hazel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Leatham Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Leatham Crescent with total crimes: 2

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF7 5AD 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.1666.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.87-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.49-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.81-50.00%
Public order10.940.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.0328.57%
Criminal damage and arson28.420.00%
Drugs11.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Public order10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.42250.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.55100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.81-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.87-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.68200.00%
Public order32.81200.00%
Other crime22.81-33.33%
Other theft21.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Burglary10.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.230.00%
Other crime34.680.00%
Public order12.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences58.42-44.44%
Public order24.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.29350.00%
Public order18.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-75.00%

In September 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 offences812.1633.33%
Public order27.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-66.67%
Other theft10.940.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.10-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.810.00%
Public order10.94-66.67%
Other crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.970.00%
Public order37.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.810.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
July 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.69 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
October 20232
September 20238
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20243
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF7 5AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Hazel Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Leatham Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Leatham Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Pontefract Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leatham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ravensmead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1