WF7 5HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 5HL

WF7 5HL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.68 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5HL 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 5HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5HL, encompassing approximately 1113 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 5HL 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
  • Priory Road with total crimes: 1

WF7 5HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.68233.33%
Criminal damage and arson18.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.19-70.00%
Other theft22.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.80-50.00%
Theft from the person10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-83.33%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.98500.00%
Public order45.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.59100.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.980.00%
Public order33.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.700.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.0933.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.800.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%
Other theft10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order310.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.70-62.50%
Other crime22.700.00%
Drugs11.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-50.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In March 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 offences810.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.190.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.5842.86%
Anti-social behaviour28.98100.00%
Shoplifting11.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.8840.00%
Shoplifting16.290.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.090.00%
Vehicle crime24.490.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Public order10.90-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.68-28.57%
Other theft44.49300.00%
Public order33.590.00%
Burglary12.700.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences710.78-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson16.29-80.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson513.480.00%
Public order14.490.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202410
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20248
February 202410
January 20247
December 20235
November 20235
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234
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 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20232
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF7 5HL 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. Priory Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Huntwick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Southfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1