NEWLOVE CLOSE, WF7 5QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 5QD

NEWLOVE CLOSE, WF7 5QD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.91 per 1,000 population. This WF7 5QD 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 5QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 5QD, encompassing approximately 2228 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF7 5QD area, explore the WF7 5QD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

WF7 5QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Hazel Close with total crimes: 4
  • Moor Road with total crimes: 4
  • Crossley Street with total crimes: 3

NEWLOVE CLOSE, WF7 5QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.9125.00%
Public order56.7325.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.24-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90100.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.39100.00%
Public order41.80100.00%
Other theft41.80300.00%
Other crime31.8050.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.5760.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.63-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour34.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-71.43%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.3677.78%
Criminal damage and arson77.1840.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.140.00%
Public order31.8050.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-91.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1214.361100.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.39-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson54.04150.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.127.69%
Anti-social behaviour46.28300.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Burglary20.900.00%
Other theft10.90-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.57-23.53%
Public order45.83300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Other theft31.35200.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.22325.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.94-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.80200.00%
Public order11.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.226.67%
Public order37.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.350.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Public order20.90-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.220.00%
Public order55.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233

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 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 169 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202412
May 202416
April 202410
March 202416
February 20249
January 202414
December 202313
November 202317
October 20234
September 202316
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 202412
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. High Hazel Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Moor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Crossley Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mews Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Albert Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Farm Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Pontefract Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Newlove Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Beech Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Leatham Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hall Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lidgett Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Vicarage Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Post Office Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1