WF7 5DE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 5DE

WF7 5DE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.40 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5DE 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 5DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5DE, encompassing approximately 746 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 5DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Priordale Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Wentworth Road with total crimes: 1

WF7 5DE 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Other theft11.34-66.67%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft39.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.02-50.00%
Theft from the person11.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.10800.00%
Public order312.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.680.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.34-50.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.340.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson26.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.680.00%
Other theft11.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson15.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.340.00%
Other crime11.340.00%
Other theft11.34-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.360.00%
Vehicle crime12.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.34-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.04400.00%
Possession of weapons16.700.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.020.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime26.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.680.00%
Public order11.34-50.00%
Other theft11.34-66.67%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.04200.00%
Public order24.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime210.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.68-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.68100.00%
Burglary12.680.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.700.00%
Other crime14.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
September 20233

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Priordale Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1