PLEDWICK LANE, WF2 6DJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6DJ

PLEDWICK LANE, WF2 6DJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.50 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6DJ 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 6DJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6DJ, encompassing approximately 1538 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-84.62% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6DJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silkstone Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Deffer Road with total crimes: 2
  • Kettlethorpe Road with total crimes: 1

PLEDWICK LANE, WF2 6DJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.50-84.62%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.3018.18%
Other theft28.450.00%
Burglary21.30100.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.0057.14%
Other crime27.150.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.10250.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Public order21.30-50.00%
Other theft11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.8533.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.60-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.30100.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.35233.33%
Public order36.5050.00%
Drugs21.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-75.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.40100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.60-62.50%
Public order21.950.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Robbery11.300.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.80-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour25.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.30100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.95-66.67%
Other crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.40-62.50%
Public order31.95200.00%
Vehicle crime31.95200.00%
Burglary21.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other crime10.65-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.70100.00%
Other crime35.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-50.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences46.50-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.100.00%
Other theft25.200.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 202413
May 202411
April 20247
March 20242
February 202410
January 20243
December 20238
November 20239
October 20233
September 20238
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
October 20233
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Silkstone Crescent
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Deffer Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Kettlethorpe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hoyland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kettlethorpe Hall Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Knightsway
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Westbourne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cawthorne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1