WF7 6HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6HS

WF7 6HS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.92 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6HS 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 6HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6HS, encompassing approximately 341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ackton Hall Crescent with total crimes: 1

WF7 6HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.920.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order211.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.850.00%
Vehicle crime12.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.62200.00%
Public order28.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.85-50.00%
Burglary12.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.850.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.77-33.33%
Public order15.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.62200.00%
Drugs18.770.00%
Public order12.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.92-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.85100.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson111.700.00%
Other theft12.920.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.920.00%
Burglary12.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ackton Hall Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1