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

Overview of Crime in WF2 6HQ

WALTON LANE, WF2 6HQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.48 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6HQ 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 6HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6HQ, encompassing approximately 1354 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walton Lane with total crimes: 1
  • Harwood Close with total crimes: 1

WALTON LANE, WF2 6HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Public order10.740.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.170.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%
Burglary10.740.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.740.00%

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
Burglary32.950.00%
Vehicle crime12.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.740.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.21-33.33%
Other crime11.480.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.210.00%

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
Burglary98.860.00%
Public order26.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.480.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.480.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.74-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.210.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
December 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Walton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Harwood Close
    Total1
    Public order1