NORTH CLOSE, WF7 6BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6BQ

NORTH CLOSE, WF7 6BQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6BQ 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 6BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6BQ, encompassing approximately 720 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

WF7 6BQ 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
  • Clark Court with total crimes: 1

NORTH CLOSE, WF7 6BQ 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
Burglary14.170.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.39-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.720.00%
Other crime16.940.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.2766.67%
Other crime16.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.55-57.14%
Possession of weapons14.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.2740.00%
Burglary19.720.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.940.00%
Burglary12.780.00%
Public order11.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.33150.00%
Vehicle crime16.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.55-77.78%
Other theft12.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.8350.00%
Other theft212.500.00%
Bicycle theft22.780.00%
Public order12.78-66.67%
Drugs11.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.05200.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.33300.00%
Public order35.550.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson415.27300.00%
Burglary25.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-66.67%
Other theft12.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.72200.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.330.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.940.00%
Other crime12.780.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
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
June 20241
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20239
October 20236
September 20232
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
September 20234
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. The Fairway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 2. The Orchard
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Clark Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1