WF7 7FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7FA

WF7 7FA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.61 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7FA 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 7FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7FA, encompassing approximately 2385 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 7FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camplin Close with total crimes: 1
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Fothergill Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF7 7FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 behaviour34.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.26-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Public order20.84100.00%
Shoplifting10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson45.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.26-57.14%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.29133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.930.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.6125.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.10-66.67%
Robbery11.260.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2228.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.77300.00%
Other theft41.68300.00%
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 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.450.00%
Public order32.9350.00%
Burglary11.260.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.87-36.36%
Public order22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.71-15.38%
Public order24.610.00%
Other theft10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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 offences137.55333.33%
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 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.93-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.260.00%
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 offences21.260.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20249
March 20247
February 20247
January 202411
December 202313
November 20233
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
October 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Camplin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fothergill Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hardaker'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stonegate Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Moor Top Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Wentworth Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Turnberry Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Quarry View
    Total1
    Other theft1