HEATON STREET, WF7 7AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7AF

HEATON STREET, WF7 7AF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.76 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7AF 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 7AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7AF, encompassing approximately 2366 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF7 7AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Robinsons View with total crimes: 2
  • Paddock Close with total crimes: 2

HEATON STREET, WF7 7AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft66.76500.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.53200.00%
Public order32.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.07-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-50.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In June 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 offences65.91200.00%
Public order22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-60.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.11-77.78%
Robbery10.840.00%
Other theft10.42-75.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7212.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.8066.67%
Other theft42.11300.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.180.00%
Public order43.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6950.00%
Burglary11.270.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences85.91-20.00%
Public order23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.76-23.08%
Vehicle crime24.220.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.60225.00%
Other theft25.490.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.38-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.18400.00%
Burglary24.220.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.270.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 20234
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF7 7AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Other theft5
  • 2. Robinsons View
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Paddock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Moor Top Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Millfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Francis Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leigh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1