WF7 6JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6JJ

WF7 6JJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population (July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF7 6JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Street with total crimes: 3
  • Back Duke Street with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

WF7 6JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour510.8966.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.47-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson42.470.00%
Other theft31.98200.00%
Public order21.480.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.91-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour35.4450.00%
Vehicle crime21.480.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.940.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Other crime20.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202413
May 202411
April 20246
March 202418
February 20244
January 202418
December 20236
November 202313
October 20239
September 20235
August 202311
July 202312

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
July 20233

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
August 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 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
August 20232

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
October 20232
September 20234
July 20233

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Back Duke Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Riverside Court
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 5. Market Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mount Pleasant Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dickinson Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Robbins Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Jardine Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Sycamore Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Post Office Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Maxwell Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1