WF2 6HW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.02 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6HW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF2 postcode area, which has experienced 594 crimes and a crime rate of 11.22 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).
It's important to note that this WF2 6HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6HW, encompassing approximately 1660 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 6.02 | 33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 4.21 | -70.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 7.23 | 150.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 6.02 | -50.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 6.02 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 3.61 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 3.61 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary | 3 | 4.82 | 200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 1.81 | -33.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 3.01 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.81 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 6 | 4.82 | 100.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 3.61 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.60 | -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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 3.61 | -25.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.81 | 100.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 1.20 | -50.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 | 8.43 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.41 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.20 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.60 | 0.00% |
A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 4 |
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 10 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 6 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 4 |
A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF2 6HW postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 5 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |