WF7 7NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF7 7NY

WF7 7NY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.03 per 1,000 population. This WF7 7NY 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 7NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF7 7NY, encompassing approximately 2185 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF7 7NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Camplin Close with total crimes: 1
  • Green Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Fothergill Avenue with total crimes: 1

WF7 7NY 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 Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.03-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.83200.00%
Burglary21.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.92-50.00%
Public order10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.83-60.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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 behaviour54.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.29-75.00%
Robbery10.920.00%
Other theft10.46-75.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.0714.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.6666.67%
Other theft42.29300.00%
Vehicle crime21.830.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Public order10.92-50.00%

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 offences76.8616.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.2050.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4920.00%
Public order22.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.920.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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 offences54.58-58.33%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Other theft11.37-50.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.24300.00%
Other theft25.490.00%
Burglary20.92100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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 offences32.75-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Burglary10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.41700.00%
Burglary23.660.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 202312
November 20233
October 20238
September 20231

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
October 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 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Camplin Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fothergill Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hardaker'S Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stonegate Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Moor Top Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Paddock Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Turnberry Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Quarry View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Bell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1