WF7 6JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6JJ

WF7 6JJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.37 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6JJ 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 6JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6JJ, encompassing approximately 2020 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 4
  • Post Office Road with total crimes: 3

WF7 6JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.37-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson37.42200.00%
Other theft31.480.00%
Public order21.48-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.8977.78%
Public order47.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.90-30.77%
Vehicle crime34.450.00%
Other theft21.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.99100.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other crime10.99-50.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.3818.18%
Other crime26.43100.00%
Burglary20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.4083.33%
Vehicle crime35.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime32.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.48-33.33%
Public order10.99-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.33350.00%
Public order48.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4850.00%
Drugs21.480.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Robbery10.990.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime56.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.47-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.36200.00%
Other theft48.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9850.00%
Public order21.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.43-53.85%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Public order20.99100.00%
Drugs10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.9144.44%
Drugs16.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.4380.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.45-50.00%
Other theft10.99-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Other theft31.980.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 143 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202416
July 20249
June 202413
May 202411
April 20246
March 202418
February 20244
January 202418
December 20236
November 202313
October 20239
September 20235

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Oxford Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Post Office Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dickinson Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Robbins Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Featherstone Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Featherstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Back Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. B6421
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cedar Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Featherstone
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Station Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kimberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1