WATERING TROUGHS, WF7 7HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7HX

WATERING TROUGHS, WF7 7HX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7HX 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 7HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7HX, encompassing approximately 1557 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF7 7HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 4
  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 2
  • Beverley Garth with total crimes: 1

WATERING TROUGHS, WF7 7HX 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.06-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Shoplifting21.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.71133.33%
Burglary14.500.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.64-66.67%
Public order10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.99200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.93-25.00%
Public order21.930.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.78300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.570.00%
Shoplifting11.93-75.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.420.00%
Other theft22.57100.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-75.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences410.27-20.00%
Shoplifting42.5733.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.5750.00%
Public order21.930.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.35-16.67%
Shoplifting33.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Public order21.280.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.5620.00%
Shoplifting33.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7866.67%
Shoplifting33.21-70.00%
Theft from the person11.930.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.42100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.57200.00%
Burglary31.930.00%
Public order21.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.8550.00%
Public order31.93200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.28-80.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.8440.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.50150.00%
Other theft33.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Public order11.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.060.00%
Public order23.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.280.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 202310
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Barnsley Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Beverley Garth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hillside Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodleigh Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. School Farm Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1