BRACKEN HILL, WF7 7BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7BG

BRACKEN HILL, WF7 7BG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.64 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7BG 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 7BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7BG, encompassing approximately 1773 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF7 7BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Paddock Close with total crimes: 2
  • Bracken Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Madison Walk with total crimes: 1

BRACKEN HILL, WF7 7BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.64150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.82200.00%
Public order21.69100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.69-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

In June 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 offences34.5150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-66.67%
Other crime10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.5150.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-33.33%
Other crime11.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.51100.00%
Public order32.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.13-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In January 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 offences86.20-27.27%
Public order24.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.90450.00%
Other theft16.200.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 202311
November 20232

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Paddock Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bracken Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Madison Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Millfield Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Keswick View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Francis Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Leigh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1