WF7 7BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7BL

WF7 7BL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.04 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7BL 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 7BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7BL, encompassing approximately 633 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 7BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bracken Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Millfield Close with total crimes: 1
  • Keswick View with total crimes: 1

WF7 7BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.040.00%
Public order24.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.580.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.730.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.580.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.58-50.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order26.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.160.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.16-66.67%

In January 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 offences612.62200.00%
Public order29.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.16100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Other theft11.580.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.310.00%
Public order13.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.580.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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