MOOR TOP AVENUE, WF7 7JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7JW

MOOR TOP AVENUE, WF7 7JW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.78 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7JW 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 7JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7JW, encompassing approximately 2115 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 7JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fothergill Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Hardaker'S Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Stonegate Lane with total crimes: 1

MOOR TOP AVENUE, WF7 7JW 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 Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.420.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%

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 behaviour58.03150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.36200.00%
Burglary21.420.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

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 offences55.67150.00%
Burglary22.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-50.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.78-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.89-80.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Other theft10.47-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.3442.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.7366.67%
Other theft42.36300.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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 offences76.62-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour33.3150.00%
Burglary11.420.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.5180.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.250.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.73-58.33%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.47-66.67%
Public order10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.03300.00%
Burglary35.67200.00%
Other theft11.420.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.78-66.67%
Burglary11.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.09350.00%
Burglary24.250.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.360.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 202410
March 20247
February 20249
January 20245
December 202312
November 20233
October 20239
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 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 7JW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fothergill Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Hardaker'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Stonegate Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Moor Top Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Quarry View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1