WF7 6HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6HZ

WF7 6HZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.06 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 6HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6HZ, encompassing approximately 397 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Lane East with total crimes: 3
  • The Copse with total crimes: 1

WF7 6HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.540.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.510.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary17.540.00%
Public order12.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.510.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary17.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.510.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.57300.00%
Bicycle theft110.060.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.510.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson27.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Lane East
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. The Copse
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1