WOODHALL DRIVE, WF7 7JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7JQ

WOODHALL DRIVE, WF7 7JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.54 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7JQ 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 7JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7JQ, encompassing approximately 1984 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF7 7JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 2
  • Moor Top Avenue with total crimes: 1

WOODHALL DRIVE, WF7 7JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.540.00%
Shoplifting22.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Shoplifting10.50-66.67%

In July 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 offences48.5733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.0233.33%
Shoplifting32.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.50-75.00%

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
Shoplifting44.540.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.5950.00%
Shoplifting43.02100.00%
Public order32.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.55-55.56%
Shoplifting22.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5750.00%
Shoplifting34.540.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In January 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 offences66.550.00%
Shoplifting33.02-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.0850.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.54500.00%
Burglary23.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%

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
Shoplifting67.56-14.29%
Public order33.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.0675.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.5350.00%
Burglary21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.020.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20237
September 20234

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
April 20246
March 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 20236
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
October 20232

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
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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

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 7JQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Barnsley Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Moor Top Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Andrews Grove
    Total1
    Public order1