WHINNEY LANE, WF7 6BY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6BY

WHINNEY LANE, WF7 6BY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.22 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6BY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 211 crimes and a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 6BY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6BY, encompassing approximately 851 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6BY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wentwell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sandringham Court with total crimes: 2
  • George Street with total crimes: 1

WHINNEY LANE, WF7 6BY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.35-33.33%
Other crime22.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.35-75.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences411.74-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.70-25.00%
Burglary13.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-80.00%
Public order11.17-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.66-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson59.39400.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.87100.00%
Public order34.70200.00%
Other crime13.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.57-84.62%
Shoplifting12.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-50.00%
Other crime11.17-66.67%
Public order11.170.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1330.531200.00%
Violence and sexual offences615.260.00%
Other crime37.0450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.520.00%
Drugs12.350.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.26-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson27.040.00%
Other crime22.35100.00%
Other theft12.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.170.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.0940.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.22100.00%
Other crime12.350.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Drugs11.170.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.22-54.55%
Public order15.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.17-85.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.31175.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.9216.67%
Possession of weapons18.220.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson618.79-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences47.04-63.64%
Other theft34.700.00%
Public order23.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.5357.14%
Criminal damage and arson912.92350.00%
Public order410.57300.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.700.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.0916.67%
Criminal damage and arson28.22-33.33%
Other theft12.350.00%
Public order11.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.040.00%
Theft from the person13.520.00%
Other theft11.170.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 202413
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20248
June 20249
May 20246
April 20246
March 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 202311
October 20237
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20239
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wentwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sandringham Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. George Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Farm Gardens
    Total1
    Other crime1