WESTWOOD CLOSE, WF7 6LP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6LP

WESTWOOD CLOSE, WF7 6LP, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.48 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6LP 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 6LP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6LP, encompassing approximately 1769 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6LP 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

WESTWOOD CLOSE, WF7 6LP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.48-35.71%
Public order35.09200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.48133.33%
Public order17.910.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.65-45.45%
Other theft13.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-66.67%
Other crime10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.1722.22%
Criminal damage and arson36.2250.00%
Bicycle theft11.700.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In May 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 offences97.3512.50%
Criminal damage and arson25.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7860.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.520.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.0925.00%
Vehicle crime12.830.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.96-66.67%
Public order12.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.0471.43%
Drugs26.78100.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.22-12.50%
Public order13.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7860.00%
Burglary24.520.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Drugs10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.650.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.260.00%
Burglary11.700.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202414
July 20246
June 202411
May 20249
April 20248
March 20245
February 20244
January 202412
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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
February 20241
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF7 6LP 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. Stanley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Featherstone Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Featherstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1