HILLSIDE ROAD, WF7 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7NJ

HILLSIDE ROAD, WF7 7NJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.72 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7NJ, encompassing approximately 1814 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF7 7NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cricketers Close with total crimes: 4
  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 3
  • Mount Pleasant with total crimes: 2

HILLSIDE ROAD, WF7 7NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.7214.29%
Shoplifting24.41100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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 offences77.1640.00%
Burglary13.860.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Shoplifting10.55-66.67%
Public order10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.20200.00%
Shoplifting31.65200.00%
Public order21.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.27-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.860.00%
Burglary12.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-85.71%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.9640.00%
Shoplifting43.860.00%
Other theft22.20100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.1320.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.31150.00%
Shoplifting42.76100.00%
Public order32.2050.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In March 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 offences58.27-54.55%
Shoplifting22.76-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.1337.50%
Shoplifting36.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.10100.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.72166.67%
Shoplifting34.41-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.960.00%
Public order21.65-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-75.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.92-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.20-70.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.23900.00%
Shoplifting75.5175.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.86100.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Other theft21.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.060.00%
Public order32.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
April 20241
March 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20245
February 202411
January 20248
December 20233
November 20233
October 202310
September 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 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

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 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 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
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 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

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cricketers Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Barnsley Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mount Pleasant
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Beverley Garth
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Hillside Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Woodleigh Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1