WF7 6AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6AL

WF7 6AL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.64 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6AL 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 6AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6AL, encompassing approximately 862 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Fairway with total crimes: 1
  • The Orchard with total crimes: 1
  • Westwood Close with total crimes: 1

WF7 6AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary14.640.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.11-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.48100.00%
Bicycle theft12.320.00%
Other theft11.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.5950.00%
Other crime16.960.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Public order11.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.800.00%
Public order14.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.80100.00%
Burglary14.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.80-33.33%
Burglary12.320.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.96200.00%
Vehicle crime13.480.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.160.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.960.00%
Burglary23.480.00%
Other theft12.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order411.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.48-25.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.4333.33%
Burglary24.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.32100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.320.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.64-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.48-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.640.00%
Public order22.320.00%
Other crime12.320.00%
Drugs11.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
July 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233
July 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234
July 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20233
September 20232
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF7 6AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. The Fairway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. The Orchard
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Westwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1