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

Overview of Crime in WF7 5AF

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF7 5AF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.52 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 211 crimes and a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 5AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5AF, encompassing approximately 284 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 5AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Houndhill Lane with total crimes: 1

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF7 5AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.520.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.030.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft17.030.00%
Other crime13.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 5 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241

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

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February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Houndhill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1