ST THOMAS ROAD, WF7 5HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 5HD

ST THOMAS ROAD, WF7 5HD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 59 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.53 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5HD 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 5HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5HD, encompassing approximately 2873 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

WF7 5HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Moor Road with total crimes: 4

ST THOMAS ROAD, WF7 5HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.53-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.3540.00%
Public order72.4416.67%
Shoplifting72.4416.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.44100.00%
Other theft41.39-20.00%
Bicycle theft21.390.00%
Robbery10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.2366.67%
Public order610.4450.00%
Shoplifting62.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0966.67%
Other theft51.74150.00%
Other crime31.7450.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.8763.64%
Public order46.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-25.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Other theft20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.70100.00%
Shoplifting20.70-80.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.22-62.07%
Shoplifting103.8366.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.48-63.64%
Public order41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-66.67%
Theft from the person20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.23141.67%
Anti-social behaviour1110.091000.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8350.00%
Shoplifting62.09-33.33%
Public order42.09-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-80.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime104.180.00%
Shoplifting93.4828.57%
Public order53.1366.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-20.00%
Burglary21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-80.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.444.35%
Shoplifting78.35-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7425.00%
Burglary31.74-25.00%
Other theft31.04-50.00%
Public order31.04-25.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.88-4.17%
Shoplifting118.0022.22%
Other theft63.8350.00%
Burglary42.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.39300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39100.00%
Public order41.390.00%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.44100.00%
Shoplifting98.35-25.00%
Public order43.13-33.33%
Other theft41.39300.00%
Vehicle crime21.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.70-71.43%
Burglary20.700.00%
Robbery20.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.35-20.00%
Shoplifting124.18140.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.18133.33%
Public order62.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.0450.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.92-46.43%
Criminal damage and arson65.22-25.00%
Shoplifting52.09-37.50%
Public order41.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.04-33.33%
Other theft20.700.00%
Burglary20.70100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.8821.74%
Criminal damage and arson89.74166.67%
Shoplifting82.78-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.78500.00%
Public order42.09-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.400.00%
Shoplifting98.000.00%
Public order93.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.130.00%
Other crime31.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
September 20236
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 202411
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 20239

A total of 273 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202430
May 202418
April 202411
March 202429
February 202412
January 202424
December 202323
November 202324
October 202312
September 202315
August 202328
July 202323

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 202410
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 202410
March 20246
February 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312
September 20235
August 20238
July 20239

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Moor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Short Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Brookway
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Crossley Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mews Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Whiteley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Albert Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Farm Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Lister Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Granville Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Macauley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Priory Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Lidgett Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Purston Park Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Nunn'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vicarage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Post Office Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Maxwell Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Andrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Hartley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Hardwick Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Lingwell Croft Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1