WF2 6AT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6AT

WF2 6AT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6AT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 552 crimes and a crime rate of 10.42 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF2 6AT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6AT, encompassing approximately 1772 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6AT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleevethorpe Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sandal Cliff with total crimes: 1

WF2 6AT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.950.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.26200.00%
Possession of weapons11.690.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.130.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.770.00%
Burglary22.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Drugs21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.2033.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69200.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In February 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 behaviour32.8250.00%
Vehicle crime11.69-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.56-66.67%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary910.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.080.00%
Public order21.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Drugs11.130.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.130.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.51100.00%
Public order13.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-72.73%
Burglary21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.13-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.200.00%
Public order21.690.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20249
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cleevethorpe Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Barnsley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Sandal Cliff
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lovaine Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodcroft
    Total1
    Other crime1