WF2 6PU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6PU

WF2 6PU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.79 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6PU 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 6PU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6PU, encompassing approximately 1225 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6PU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Almond Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Walton Locks with total crimes: 2
  • Beech Croft with total crimes: 2

WF2 6PU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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
Burglary69.7920.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.90-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%

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 offences613.87100.00%
Burglary54.900.00%
Other theft24.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.26-57.14%
Other theft12.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.16133.33%
Vehicle crime25.710.00%
Shoplifting11.630.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.90-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.450.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.980.00%
Burglary14.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

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 crime11.630.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences36.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.450.00%
Burglary11.63-50.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

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 offences69.79-40.00%
Burglary24.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.79150.00%
Burglary18.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.79-20.00%
Public order23.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Theft from the person11.630.00%
Shoplifting10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

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 offences55.710.00%
Public order14.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Almond Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 2. Walton Locks
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Beech Croft
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. High Meadows
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cherry Tree Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Shay Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Elmwood Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Brooklands View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1