HARDWICK ROAD, WF7 5HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 5HZ

HARDWICK ROAD, WF7 5HZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.71 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 5HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5HZ, encompassing approximately 2718 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-43.48% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)

WF7 5HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Whiteley Street with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

HARDWICK ROAD, WF7 5HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.71-43.48%
Shoplifting104.7866.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.68-30.00%
Other theft32.570.00%
Burglary21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-66.67%
Public order10.74-83.33%
Drugs10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.969.52%
Anti-social behaviour108.46233.33%
Public order63.6820.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.21500.00%
Shoplifting62.210.00%
Theft from the person12.210.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.8275.00%
Shoplifting67.72200.00%
Public order52.21-16.67%
Other theft31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-25.00%
Robbery21.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.77-7.69%
Public order64.4120.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.21100.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1050.00%
Shoplifting21.10-80.00%
Burglary10.740.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.34-56.67%
Shoplifting104.78100.00%
Public order53.6825.00%
Theft from the person21.840.00%
Other crime20.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-66.67%
Drugs10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.7015.38%
Criminal damage and arson711.0340.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.5720.00%
Shoplifting52.21-50.00%
Public order41.8433.33%
Vehicle crime21.47-60.00%
Other theft20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2621.3352.94%
Shoplifting109.5625.00%
Vehicle crime53.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.84150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84150.00%
Public order31.8450.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.61-26.09%
Shoplifting86.25-27.27%
Other theft22.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-33.33%
Public order20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74100.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

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 offences2317.654.55%
Shoplifting118.4622.22%
Other theft44.05-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Public order21.10-66.67%
Burglary20.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.740.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.13-4.35%
Shoplifting98.09-18.18%
Public order63.3120.00%
Other theft52.210.00%
Burglary31.84200.00%
Vehicle crime21.10-33.33%
Robbery20.74100.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other crime10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In October 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 offences2319.86-8.00%
Shoplifting118.46120.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.05400.00%
Public order51.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.190.00%
Public order51.840.00%
Shoplifting51.840.00%
Other theft11.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 202410
March 20245
February 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 248 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202423
June 202421
May 202412
April 202413
March 202430
February 202426
January 202417
December 202323
November 202322
October 202323
September 202325

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20245
November 20232
October 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Whiteley Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Priory Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Nunn'S Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Hartley Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. George Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Andrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Priory Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Huntwick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Southfield Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Priordale Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Huntwick Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Four Stones Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Verner Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Sundew Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Nunn'S Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1