WOODTHORPE LANE, WF2 6JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6JH

WOODTHORPE LANE, WF2 6JH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6JH 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 6JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6JH, encompassing approximately 1452 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Woodthorpe Close with total crimes: 1
  • Bishops Croft with total crimes: 1

WOODTHORPE LANE, WF2 6JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft46.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.75100.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft68.26500.00%
Other crime24.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.750.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Public order10.69-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.9540.00%
Public order24.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.7166.67%
Other theft53.4466.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.38-50.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.2650.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.38-50.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.380.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.440.00%
Burglary11.38-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.690.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.070.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.44-57.14%
Vehicle crime12.07-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.02250.00%
Public order44.820.00%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.570.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.380.00%
Other theft21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20247
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20234

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 2. Woodthorpe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bishops Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Grange Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Carlton Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1