BANKS AVENUE, WF7 7JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7JU

BANKS AVENUE, WF7 7JU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7JU 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 7JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7JU, encompassing approximately 2210 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF7 7JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Bell Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

BANKS AVENUE, WF7 7JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.14150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.26300.00%
Burglary21.810.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.43150.00%
Burglary22.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-60.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.26-81.82%
Robbery10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.7657.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.9866.67%
Other theft42.26300.00%
Vehicle crime21.810.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.1750.00%
Burglary11.360.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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 offences75.8840.00%
Public order23.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.98-64.29%
Vehicle crime32.260.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.05366.67%
Burglary36.33200.00%
Other theft11.360.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.17-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.360.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

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 offences107.24400.00%
Burglary24.520.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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 offences21.81-66.67%
Other theft10.90-85.71%
Public order10.450.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.14250.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.17500.00%
Burglary22.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In July 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft23.170.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 202411
March 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 202314
November 20233
October 202310
September 20232
August 20236
July 20231

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
May 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20237
July 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20243
October 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bell Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Rhyddings Drive
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Camplin Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hardaker'S Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Robinsons View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Parkers Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barnsdale Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Rosslyn Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gordonsfield
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Holly Bank
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1