WF2 6BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6BD

WF2 6BD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.12 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6BD 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 6BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6BD, encompassing approximately 1797 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)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6BD 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
  • Edelshain Grove with total crimes: 1

WF2 6BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime46.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.01250.00%
Public order13.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.110.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.3450.00%
Public order11.670.00%
Burglary10.56-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Drugs10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.23-50.00%
Other theft11.670.00%

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 offences64.45100.00%
Public order13.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.56-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.34-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.6833.33%
Public order22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.110.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.670.00%

In July 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.780.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20245
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sinclair Garth
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Sandal Grange Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Edelshain Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sandal Cliff
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Barnsley Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Carr Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cleevethorpe Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Sandal Hall Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1