WF7 6EL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6EL

WF7 6EL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.51 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6EL 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 6EL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6EL, encompassing approximately 307 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

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

WF7 6EL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lister Park with total crimes: 1
  • Innovation Square with total crimes: 1

WF7 6EL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime16.510.00%
Other theft13.250.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime13.250.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.250.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.760.00%
Vehicle crime16.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.76100.00%
Other theft16.510.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour213.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime13.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences213.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.510.00%
Other theft13.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Lister Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Innovation Square
    Total1
    Other theft1