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

Overview of Crime in WF7 6DE

WHINNEY LANE, WF7 6DE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.02 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6DE 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 6DE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6DE, encompassing approximately 567 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF7 6DE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Litell Royd with total crimes: 5
  • Wentwell Road with total crimes: 5
  • High Street with total crimes: 4

WHINNEY LANE, WF7 6DE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1037.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson517.63400.00%
Public order38.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.29-33.33%
Other theft13.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1235.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour321.15-78.57%
Shoplifting15.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.76-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Other crime11.76-66.67%
Public order11.760.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1444.071300.00%
Violence and sexual offences624.6820.00%
Other crime310.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.920.00%
Other crime38.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.290.00%
Other theft13.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.760.00%

In March 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 offences515.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.81100.00%
Other crime13.530.00%
Public order11.760.00%

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 offences512.34-54.55%
Public order18.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.76-85.71%

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 offences1133.49175.00%
Criminal damage and arson719.3916.67%
Possession of weapons112.340.00%

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 arson628.20-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences410.58-60.00%
Other theft37.050.00%
Public order25.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons13.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1042.3125.00%
Criminal damage and arson917.63350.00%
Public order415.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.050.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences822.9260.00%
Criminal damage and arson214.100.00%
Other theft13.530.00%
Public order11.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences517.63-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson28.810.00%
Vehicle crime13.530.00%
Theft from the person11.760.00%
Other theft11.760.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.15-57.14%
Public order210.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.530.00%
Burglary13.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.780.00%
Other theft224.680.00%
Public order23.530.00%
Other crime23.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 202414
April 20241
November 20231
July 20231

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

A total of 101 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.77 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 20234
November 202310
October 20238
September 20235
August 20236
July 202314

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 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
July 20241
April 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
July 20232

A total of 2 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

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

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

MonthCount
August 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 6DE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Litell Royd
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Wentwell Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sandringham Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. George Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Thistle Hill Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Streethouse (Station)
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1