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

Overview of Crime in WF7 6DJ

WHINNEY LANE, WF7 6DJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.89 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6DJ 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 6DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6DJ, encompassing approximately 720 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)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 4
  • Wentwell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sandringham Court with total crimes: 2

WHINNEY LANE, WF7 6DJ 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 crime213.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.78-33.33%
Drugs22.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-66.67%
Public order12.780.00%
Other crime11.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.3350.00%
Burglary14.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-80.00%

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 offences1029.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson513.89400.00%
Public order36.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.170.00%
Other theft12.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour216.67-84.62%
Shoplifting12.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Other crime11.39-66.67%
Public order11.390.00%

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 behaviour1333.331200.00%
Violence and sexual offences618.0620.00%
Other crime38.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.170.00%

In April 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 offences516.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.940.00%
Other crime22.78100.00%
Other theft12.780.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%

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 offences512.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.94100.00%
Other crime12.780.00%
Public order11.390.00%

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 offences59.72-54.55%
Public order16.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.39-85.71%

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 offences1126.39266.67%
Criminal damage and arson715.2816.67%
Possession of weapons19.720.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson620.83-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences38.33-70.00%
Other theft34.170.00%
Public order24.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons12.780.00%

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 offences1033.3342.86%
Criminal damage and arson913.89350.00%
Public order412.50300.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.560.00%

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 offences716.6740.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.720.00%
Other theft12.780.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

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 offences512.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.940.00%
Theft from the person12.780.00%
Other theft11.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 20245
March 20245
February 20245
January 202411
December 20233
November 202310
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241

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 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 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 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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

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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wentwell Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sandringham Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 4. George Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1