WF7 5JF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 5JF

WF7 5JF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.27 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5JF 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 5JF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5JF, encompassing approximately 2538 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

WF7 5JF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Wakefield Road with total crimes: 5
  • Hillcrest Avenue with total crimes: 5

WF7 5JF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.275.56%
Anti-social behaviour117.48266.67%
Public order64.3320.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.36500.00%
Shoplifting62.3650.00%
Theft from the person12.360.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.7950.00%
Public order57.09-16.67%
Shoplifting41.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Drugs10.390.00%

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 offences1211.820.00%
Public order64.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1850.00%
Shoplifting21.18-71.43%
Other theft20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.39-58.62%
Shoplifting74.73133.33%
Public order42.7633.33%
Theft from the person21.580.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-66.67%
Drugs10.790.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.6720.83%
Criminal damage and arson711.4240.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.7620.00%
Public order32.3650.00%
Shoplifting31.18-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.18-50.00%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.4860.00%
Shoplifting89.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.15400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.97150.00%
Vehicle crime41.970.00%
Public order21.58100.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.03-28.57%
Shoplifting45.91-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.1810.53%
Shoplifting58.27-16.67%
Other theft31.97-25.00%
Public order21.18-66.67%
Burglary20.79-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.730.00%
Public order67.4850.00%
Shoplifting62.36-40.00%
Other theft42.360.00%
Burglary31.58200.00%
Vehicle crime21.18-33.33%
Robbery20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.33-17.39%
Shoplifting107.48100.00%
Public order43.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58300.00%
Vehicle crime31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-60.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.159.52%
Public order59.06150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9766.67%
Shoplifting51.97-37.50%
Other theft11.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2115.3616.67%
Shoplifting88.2714.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.1550.00%
Public order21.18-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.330.00%
Public order97.090.00%
Shoplifting73.550.00%
Other crime42.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.23 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20239

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.23 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202419
June 202418
May 202412
April 202412
March 202429
February 202424
January 202415
December 202321
November 202319
October 202319
September 202323
August 202321
July 202318

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
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
July 20234

A total of 6 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
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20247
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 202310
September 20235
August 20238
July 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20244
November 20232
October 20233
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wakefield Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Hillcrest Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Priordale Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Southfield Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Verner Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 7. Lister Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Granville Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Macauley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Huntwick Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Priory Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Priory Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Huntwick Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 14. Huntwick Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Four Stones Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Huntwick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Andrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hartley Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hardwick Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Wentworth Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Stoborough Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Lingwell Croft Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1