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

Overview of Crime in WF7 5HE

ST THOMAS ROAD, WF7 5HE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.55 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5HE 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 5HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5HE, encompassing approximately 3151 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-17.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF7 5HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Moor Road with total crimes: 4
  • Short Street with total crimes: 4

ST THOMAS ROAD, WF7 5HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.55-17.86%
Anti-social behaviour87.30166.67%
Public order42.54-33.33%
Other theft41.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.2750.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.8275.00%
Public order68.89100.00%
Other theft61.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.90-25.00%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63100.00%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.1623.08%
Anti-social behaviour45.080.00%
Public order31.27-25.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.52-48.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.13-55.56%
Public order41.2733.33%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.1847.06%
Anti-social behaviour97.93800.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.8675.00%
Public order32.22-40.00%
Shoplifting30.9550.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-85.71%
Drugs10.630.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.92-29.17%
Vehicle crime145.391300.00%
Public order54.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-20.00%
Shoplifting21.27-50.00%
Burglary20.63-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-80.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.189.09%
Criminal damage and arson57.6225.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.590.00%
Other theft41.59-20.00%
Shoplifting41.27-33.33%
Burglary31.270.00%
Public order30.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.82-26.67%
Shoplifting66.98100.00%
Other theft51.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.59150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59100.00%
Public order41.27100.00%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.87130.77%
Shoplifting39.5250.00%
Other theft30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.63-33.33%
Drugs20.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-66.67%
Public order20.63-33.33%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.16-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour64.13200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90-50.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.69-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson66.98-25.00%
Public order31.90-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2615.234.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.25166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.540.00%
Public order41.59-50.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.330.00%
Public order87.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.540.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20249
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232
August 20235

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20233
September 20233
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.85 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202428
May 202416
April 202413
March 202425
February 202417
January 202424
December 202322
November 202330
October 202313
September 202322
August 202326
July 202325

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

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

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 202414
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Moor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Short Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Brookway
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crossley Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mews Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Whiteley Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Albert Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Farm Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Granville Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Macauley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 15. Newlove Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Hall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Lidgett Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Purston Park Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Nunn'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Vicarage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Post Office Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Maxwell Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Andrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Hartley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Lingwell Croft Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1