BELL LANE, WF7 7JJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7JJ

BELL LANE, WF7 7JJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.72 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7JJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF7 postcode area, which has experienced 259 crimes and a crime rate of 11.46 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF7 7JJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7JJ, encompassing approximately 2048 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF7 7JJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

BELL LANE, WF7 7JJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.7250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.93200.00%
Shoplifting31.46200.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.95300.00%
Other theft11.95-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting47.810.00%
Other theft31.95-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-75.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-66.67%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1018.55233.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.8833.33%
Other theft53.91400.00%
Shoplifting42.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9550.00%
Public order31.460.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.28-40.00%
Public order32.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4650.00%
Burglary21.46100.00%
Shoplifting20.98-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2542.86%
Shoplifting34.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Robbery10.490.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.320.00%
Shoplifting33.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.39600.00%
Burglary23.42100.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.30-25.00%
Public order32.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98100.00%
Burglary10.98-50.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.76100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.910.00%
Public order31.4650.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.37-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-40.00%
Public order21.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.93150.00%
Other theft52.44150.00%
Vehicle crime32.4450.00%
Burglary21.46-50.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.760.00%
Burglary42.930.00%
Other theft21.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.980.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 202410
March 20243
February 20242
November 20232
October 20231
July 20232

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20246
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 4 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
February 20241
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238
September 20234
August 20236
July 20236

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
August 20235
July 20232

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Barnsley Road
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bell Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Rhyddings Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Howard Drive
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hardaker'S Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Rosslyn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gordonsfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Holly Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1