WF7 6LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6LX

WF7 6LX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.72 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6LX 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 6LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6LX, encompassing approximately 2105 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF7 6LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor Road with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 4

WF7 6LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.7212.50%
Criminal damage and arson38.55200.00%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Public order31.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8733.33%
Public order47.6033.33%
Other theft21.90-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.82-25.00%
Other theft35.700.00%
Public order31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime31.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Other crime10.95-66.67%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.77-5.88%
Other crime37.6050.00%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.82142.86%
Vehicle crime38.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

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 offences78.07-69.57%
Vehicle crime33.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.420.00%
Public order11.42-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-66.67%
Other theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.52283.33%
Public order410.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.90200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4250.00%
Drugs21.420.00%
Other crime20.95100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.60-71.43%
Vehicle crime52.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.37100.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.7250.00%
Other theft49.97300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Public order21.42-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.950.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1411.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.650.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Drugs11.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.0275.00%
Drugs16.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences85.7014.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.80-60.00%
Other theft10.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.370.00%
Other theft22.370.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.77 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202416
July 202412
June 202416
May 202417
April 20247
March 202423
February 20246
January 202421
December 202314
November 202314
October 20238
September 20237

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

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
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
March 20242
February 20241
September 20231

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
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moor Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oxford Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 4. Post Office Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Dickinson Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Robbins Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Gordon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Featherstone Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Featherstone Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Back Duke Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. B6421
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cedar Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Featherstone
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Crossley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Station Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Kimberley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1