ELMWOOD DRIVE, WF2 6LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6LW

ELMWOOD DRIVE, WF2 6LW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6LW 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 6LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6LW, encompassing approximately 1366 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF2 6LW area, explore the WF2 6LW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the WF2 6LW area, visit the WF2 6LW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 6LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brooklands Road with total crimes: 3
  • Shay Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Oaklands Croft with total crimes: 1

ELMWOOD DRIVE, WF2 6LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.78150.00%
Other theft23.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46100.00%
Public order21.46100.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary69.5120.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.39-66.67%
Other theft21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.17200.00%
Burglary54.390.00%
Other theft23.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.460.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.20-75.00%
Other theft11.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.25100.00%
Vehicle crime45.860.00%
Shoplifting12.930.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.39-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.930.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.320.00%
Vehicle crime13.660.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.12-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Burglary11.46-50.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.78-14.29%
Burglary24.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.59133.33%
Burglary15.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.120.00%
Public order13.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
March 20245
January 20242
December 20236
November 20237
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Brooklands Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Shay Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Oaklands Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. High Meadows
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Grove Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Walton Locks
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Elmwood Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Brooklands View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1