POST OFFICE ROAD, WF7 5EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 5EP

POST OFFICE ROAD, WF7 5EP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.12 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5EP 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 5EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5EP, encompassing approximately 2447 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 5EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brookway with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

POST OFFICE ROAD, WF7 5EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.1233.33%
Criminal damage and arson56.54-16.67%
Public order52.040.00%
Shoplifting42.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Other theft20.82-60.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.53-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson64.90500.00%
Public order52.45-16.67%
Other theft52.040.00%
Shoplifting42.04300.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-33.33%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.390.00%
Public order68.990.00%
Other theft52.4525.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0450.00%
Bicycle theft31.230.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.3915.79%
Public order68.99500.00%
Other crime42.45300.00%
Other theft41.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.63-33.33%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-66.67%
Robbery10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.48137.50%
Vehicle crime37.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2350.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences88.99-65.22%
Public order43.27-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-66.67%
Shoplifting20.82-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.82-71.43%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.0253.33%
Criminal damage and arson79.4040.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.86500.00%
Public order52.450.00%
Shoplifting32.0450.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-91.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.34-16.67%
Vehicle crime126.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.90150.00%
Shoplifting22.04-50.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime10.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-80.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.16-10.00%
Other theft57.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.04150.00%
Shoplifting42.0433.33%
Other crime31.630.00%
Public order31.230.00%
Burglary21.23100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.53-9.09%
Vehicle crime38.170.00%
Other theft31.2350.00%
Shoplifting31.230.00%
Public order31.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.89100.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.99-25.00%
Shoplifting31.23200.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Other theft20.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-66.67%
Burglary10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.22-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.63-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-75.00%
Robbery10.410.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.760.00%
Public order42.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202412
July 202422
June 202422
May 202419
April 20248
March 202423
February 202415
January 202418
December 202320
November 202322
October 202311
September 202319

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 202412
December 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moor Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Brookway
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oxford Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Whiteley Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Post Office Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Back Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B6421
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cedar Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Featherstone
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bedford Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Mews Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Crossley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Farm Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Station Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. George Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1