WF7 7DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7DL

WF7 7DL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.06 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7DL 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 7DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7DL, encompassing approximately 1185 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)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 7DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Howard Drive with total crimes: 1

WF7 7DL 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.060.00%
Shoplifting22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft15.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-80.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.1866.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.37200.00%
Shoplifting22.53100.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Burglary10.840.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Shoplifting10.84-66.67%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.590.00%
Shoplifting32.53-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.53-50.00%
Public order11.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson716.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.90100.00%
Shoplifting43.37300.00%
Burglary23.370.00%
Robbery11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Shoplifting11.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.06-33.33%
Shoplifting21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.75-40.00%
Shoplifting22.53-75.00%
Public order11.690.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.84-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.75400.00%
Burglary24.220.00%
Vehicle crime21.690.00%
Public order11.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour26.750.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Shoplifting21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20247
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
April 20241
March 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barnsley Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Howard Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1