WF7 7BN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7BN

WF7 7BN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7BN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 7BN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7BN, encompassing approximately 2385 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF7 7BN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

WF7 7BN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 behaviour66.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.52100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.68-50.00%
Burglary21.26100.00%
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 offences65.87200.00%
Public order22.520.00%
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 behaviour54.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.10-77.78%
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 offences99.6412.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.7766.67%
Other theft42.10300.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
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 offences87.130.00%
Public order43.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6850.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
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 offences85.87-20.00%
Public order23.350.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.13-23.08%
Vehicle crime34.190.00%
Public order21.260.00%
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 offences137.55225.00%
Other theft25.450.00%
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 offences43.35-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
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 offences107.13400.00%
Burglary24.190.00%
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 offences21.26-75.00%
Other theft10.84-85.71%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.80300.00%
Other theft73.35250.00%
Burglary22.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.350.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.36 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
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
August 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20249
March 20248
February 20248
January 202410
December 202313
November 20234
October 202310
September 20232
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20237
July 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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bell Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Camplin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hardaker'S Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Robinsons View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parkers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Barnsdale Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Dicky Sykes Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gordonsfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Holly Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1