LEATHAM DRIVE, WF7 5DS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 5DS

LEATHAM DRIVE, WF7 5DS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.74 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5DS 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 5DS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5DS, encompassing approximately 1373 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

WF7 5DS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wellgarth Road with total crimes: 2
  • Leatham Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Leatham Crescent with total crimes: 2

LEATHAM DRIVE, WF7 5DS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences68.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.46-66.67%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In June 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 offences48.01-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.91200.00%
Public order22.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.6525.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.280.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7433.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.83100.00%
Other theft11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences611.65-25.00%
Vehicle crime54.37150.00%
Public order33.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.18-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.0233.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.83200.00%
Public order32.18200.00%
Vehicle crime22.18100.00%
Other crime21.46100.00%
Other theft21.46100.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.740.00%
Vehicle crime14.370.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

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 offences67.28-25.00%
Public order24.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.830.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.55200.00%
Other theft22.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-81.82%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.6522.22%
Public order18.01-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-66.67%
Other theft10.730.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.84-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour36.55200.00%
Public order32.18-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.180.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.560.00%
Public order48.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.910.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 202410
April 20248
March 20246
February 20248
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20232
September 202311
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
October 20232
September 20231
August 20233
July 20231

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
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20234

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

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wellgarth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Wentbridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ravensmead
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1