WALTON LANE, WF2 6AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6AL

WALTON LANE, WF2 6AL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.77 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 613 crimes and a crime rate of 11.57 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 6AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6AL, encompassing approximately 1559 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sinclair Garth with total crimes: 2
  • Sandal Grange Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Walton Lane with total crimes: 1

WALTON LANE, WF2 6AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime45.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.920.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.210.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary32.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.920.00%

In April 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.57-33.33%
Public order11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.920.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary97.700.00%
Public order25.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.280.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.2150.00%
Other crime11.920.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.28100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs12.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20249

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

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20242
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 6AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sinclair Garth
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Sandal Grange Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Walton Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Edelshain Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Sandal Hall Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Wentworth Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Harwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1