DONCASTER ROAD, WF7 7BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7BZ

DONCASTER ROAD, WF7 7BZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.24 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7BZ 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 7BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7BZ, encompassing approximately 1092 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 7BZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4
  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beverley Garth with total crimes: 1

DONCASTER ROAD, WF7 7BZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.24-33.33%
Shoplifting23.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.490.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.65-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.66200.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Shoplifting21.83100.00%
Other crime11.830.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.99-50.00%
Public order24.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-85.71%
Shoplifting10.92-66.67%

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 offences1022.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.16-12.50%
Vehicle crime36.410.00%
Shoplifting32.75-25.00%
Public order12.750.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson817.40700.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.3233.33%
Shoplifting43.66300.00%
Public order13.66-50.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In March 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 offences38.24-25.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Drugs11.830.00%
Shoplifting10.92-50.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences49.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.66100.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Vehicle crime11.830.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.16200.00%
Shoplifting25.49-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%
Theft from the person10.920.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.73300.00%
Public order27.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Burglary11.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.24-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Public order21.83-50.00%
Shoplifting21.83-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.830.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.230.00%
Public order49.160.00%
Shoplifting43.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.660.00%
Other theft11.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20238
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20241
December 20232

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20234

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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft 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 7BZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Barnsley Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beverley Garth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Howard Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1