WF7 5PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 5PJ

WF7 5PJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 60 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.83 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5PJ 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 5PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5PJ, encompassing approximately 3025 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

WF7 5PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Short Street with total crimes: 4

WF7 5PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.83-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour78.5975.00%
Shoplifting72.3116.67%
Public order62.31-33.33%
Other theft31.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.9950.00%
Bicycle theft20.990.00%
Robbery10.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.16106.67%
Public order910.2550.00%
Shoplifting62.97200.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.98-33.33%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Robbery20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66100.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.96200.00%
Public order61.9820.00%
Shoplifting21.98-80.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.89-57.14%
Shoplifting103.9766.67%
Public order53.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-77.78%
Theft from the person20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.4921.74%
Anti-social behaviour119.26120.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.6428.57%
Shoplifting62.97-40.00%
Public order51.9866.67%
Vehicle crime21.65-60.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.1821.05%
Shoplifting107.6025.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.3175.00%
Vehicle crime52.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.650.00%
Public order31.650.00%
Robbery10.990.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.20-20.83%
Shoplifting86.28-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour52.6425.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65300.00%
Burglary31.3250.00%
Other theft30.99-40.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.86-7.69%
Shoplifting117.9322.22%
Other theft53.6466.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.65100.00%
Public order21.32-66.67%
Burglary20.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.5144.44%
Shoplifting98.59-25.00%
Public order62.9720.00%
Burglary31.98200.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99-71.43%
Robbery20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.18-5.26%
Shoplifting125.95140.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.97600.00%
Public order52.310.00%
Vehicle crime41.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.320.00%
Other crime21.320.00%
Other theft10.66-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.55-38.71%
Public order56.2825.00%
Shoplifting51.65-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.32100.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.1647.62%
Criminal damage and arson910.25200.00%
Shoplifting82.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.64500.00%
Public order41.98-50.00%
Other theft21.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In July 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 offences2116.200.00%
Shoplifting86.940.00%
Public order82.640.00%
Other crime52.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20249
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 293 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 22.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202431
May 202415
April 202412
March 202428
February 202423
January 202419
December 202324
November 202326
October 202318
September 202319
August 202331
July 202321

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
September 20231

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 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 202411
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20231
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 102 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 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 202410
January 20248
December 202311
November 20239
October 202312
September 20235
August 20238
July 20238

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 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
September 20234
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
July 20235

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
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.55 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 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Verner Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 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. Lister Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 13. Granville Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Macauley Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Huntwick Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Priory Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Priory Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Four Stones Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Huntwick Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Nunn'S Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Vicarage Lane
    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. Hardwick Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Stoborough Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Lingwell Croft Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1