WF7 7BX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7BX

WF7 7BX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.46 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7BX 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 7BX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7BX, encompassing approximately 1876 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 7BX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beverley Garth with total crimes: 5
  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Howard Drive with total crimes: 1

WF7 7BX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.73-75.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Shoplifting10.53-66.67%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.73300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-20.00%
Shoplifting32.13200.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Robbery11.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.59-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.730.00%
Burglary22.660.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-85.71%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.33-36.36%
Shoplifting43.730.00%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Other theft21.60100.00%
Public order11.07-66.67%
Other crime10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1117.06450.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.8660.00%
Shoplifting44.26100.00%
Public order32.13-25.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.06-54.55%
Public order42.660.00%
Shoplifting22.13-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Burglary10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.2622.22%
Criminal damage and arson35.86200.00%
Shoplifting31.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.60100.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5350.00%
Shoplifting34.80-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.600.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.7950.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.80100.00%
Public order33.200.00%
Burglary31.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.07-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.66-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.13-76.92%
Public order31.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.600.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.46550.00%
Shoplifting76.9375.00%
Public order43.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.13100.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.400.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 202410
April 20248
March 20245
February 202411
January 20249
December 20236
November 20233
October 202313
September 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 202411
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 47 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Beverley Garth
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Barnsley Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Howard Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Chapel Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1