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

Overview of Crime in WF7 6LE

HALFPENNY LANE, WF7 6LE, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.72 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6LE 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 6LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6LE, encompassing approximately 2097 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF7 6LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gordon Street with total crimes: 3
  • Westwood Close with total crimes: 1
  • Alexander Crescent with total crimes: 1

HALFPENNY LANE, WF7 6LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.72-46.15%
Other theft23.340.00%
Other crime10.95-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

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 offences138.5885.71%
Other crime26.200.00%
Burglary20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2940.00%
Vehicle crime13.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.29-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.6875.00%
Drugs23.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.81-55.56%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences95.7250.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.29100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

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 offences63.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson12.860.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.77125.00%
Drugs14.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41.9133.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.25-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.72-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.290.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.770.00%
Drugs11.910.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202413
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233
August 20239
July 202310

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
July 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232
July 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Gordon Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Westwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Alexander Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dixon Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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