THE LINKS, WF7 6NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 6NB

THE LINKS, WF7 6NB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.48 per 1,000 population. This WF7 6NB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 221 crimes and a crime rate of 9.78 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 6NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 6NB, encompassing approximately 667 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 6NB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Willow Lane East with total crimes: 3
  • Highfield Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Orchard with total crimes: 1

THE LINKS, WF7 6NB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences613.480.00%
Public order28.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.990.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.990.00%
Other crime11.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.99-25.00%
Other theft14.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.98100.00%
Other crime15.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Other theft11.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.99-33.33%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.490.00%
Burglary14.490.00%
Public order11.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.9850.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.490.00%
Burglary12.990.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.49100.00%
Vehicle crime12.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft14.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-85.71%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.4875.00%
Other theft110.480.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.99200.00%
Public order24.490.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.480.00%
Burglary24.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
October 20232

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
September 20233

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Willow Lane East
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Highfield Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. De Lacy Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. The Copse
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sun Court
    Total1
    Public order1