FEATHERSTONE LANE, WF7 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6LJ

FEATHERSTONE LANE, WF7 6LJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.39 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6LJ, encompassing approximately 2263 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dixon Street with total crimes: 3
  • Gladstone Street with total crimes: 2
  • Dickinson Terrace with total crimes: 2

FEATHERSTONE LANE, WF7 6LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.3918.18%
Public order35.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6337.50%
Public order34.86200.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.51-42.86%
Other theft33.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.44-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.1627.27%
Criminal damage and arson36.1850.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%
Public order10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.9583.33%
Vehicle crime24.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Public order10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.74-50.00%
Public order22.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.60140.00%
Public order35.30200.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-66.67%
Other theft10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.30-58.33%
Vehicle crime32.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 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 offences128.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.30200.00%
Drugs21.33100.00%
Other theft20.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.30-20.00%
Public order13.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.1825.00%
Burglary14.420.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.8614.29%
Public order23.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20248
June 202414
May 202411
April 20246
March 202412
February 20245
January 202412
December 20238
November 202310
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
May 20241
March 20241
January 20242
September 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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Dixon Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gladstone Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Dickinson Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Robbins Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Halton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Kimberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1