WF2 6NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6NG

WF2 6NG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6NG 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 6NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6NG, encompassing approximately 1222 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF2 6NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandal Grange Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Manor Garth with total crimes: 1
  • Oakenshaw Lane with total crimes: 1

WF2 6NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.910.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs23.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.910.00%
Burglary21.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.820.00%

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 behaviour22.45-33.33%
Other crime11.640.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.270.00%
Burglary12.45-87.50%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary89.820.00%
Public order26.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.64-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences25.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.640.00%
Other crime11.640.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order10.820.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.27100.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.64100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime14.090.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20242
July 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20241
January 20248
July 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sandal Grange Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Manor Garth
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Oakenshaw Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walton Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Edelshain Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1