HALFPENNY LANE, WF7 6LD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6LD

HALFPENNY LANE, WF7 6LD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6LD 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 6LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6LD, encompassing approximately 2152 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6LD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Dixon Street with total crimes: 3
  • Gladstone Street with total crimes: 2

HALFPENNY LANE, WF7 6LD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.2910.00%
Public order45.1133.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.860.00%
Other theft20.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.0411.11%
Public order34.6550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.36-40.00%
Other theft34.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.69114.29%
Other crime26.970.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.97-41.67%
Vehicle crime33.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Public order10.93-50.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences1210.69140.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.580.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-75.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.58-54.55%
Vehicle crime42.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.5083.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.11100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.72-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.500.00%
Drugs15.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249
June 202415
May 20247
April 20247
March 202412
February 20245
January 202411
December 20236
November 202311

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Dixon Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Gladstone Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    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