WF7 7DT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7DT

WF7 7DT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.75 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7DT 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 7DT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7DT, encompassing approximately 695 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 7DT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Howard Drive with total crimes: 1

WF7 7DT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.750.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In July 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 offences214.390.00%
Shoplifting22.88100.00%
Other crime12.880.00%
Robbery11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary15.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Shoplifting11.44-66.67%

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 crime312.950.00%
Shoplifting34.32-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.32-33.33%
Public order12.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson723.020.00%
Shoplifting410.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.75200.00%
Robbery14.320.00%
Burglary11.440.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.880.00%
Shoplifting11.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.880.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In January 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 offences28.63-50.00%
Shoplifting22.88-75.00%
Public order12.880.00%
Theft from the person11.440.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting823.02300.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.510.00%
Vehicle crime25.750.00%
Burglary12.880.00%
Public order11.44-50.00%

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 behaviour210.070.00%
Public order22.88-33.33%
Shoplifting22.88-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.70300.00%
Shoplifting45.75100.00%
Public order35.75200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.320.00%
Other theft11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.880.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20247
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 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
September 20232

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 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
December 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 7DT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barnsley Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Howard Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1