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

Overview of Crime in WF7 5AL

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF7 5AL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.25 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 5AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5AL, encompassing approximately 2122 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF7 5AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Leatham Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Leatham Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Silkstone Road with total crimes: 3

PONTEFRACT ROAD, WF7 5AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.2571.43%
Criminal damage and arson55.65150.00%
Other theft32.36200.00%
Public order21.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-50.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.95-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.880.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.48-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour43.77300.00%
Vehicle crime21.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3730.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.130.00%
Public order20.94100.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4825.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.41-60.00%
Other theft10.940.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.84-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson53.77400.00%
Vehicle crime52.36-50.00%
Public order42.36-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.88-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.3244.44%
Vehicle crime106.13900.00%
Public order54.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.36400.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.9050.00%
Other crime34.240.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences66.60-60.00%
Public order22.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94100.00%
Burglary10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.9087.50%
Vehicle crime27.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Public order10.47-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.48-61.90%
Public order43.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Other theft21.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.94-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.550.00%
Public order49.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.410.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20247
June 20248
May 202413
April 202410
March 20248
February 202413
January 20249
December 20236
November 202315
October 20238
September 202321

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 202410
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Leatham Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Leatham Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Silkstone Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Hall Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lea Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warren Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Newlove Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wesley Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Pontefract Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ackworth Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. The Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Little Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Leatham Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1