SLACK LANE, WF2 6QN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6QN

SLACK LANE, WF2 6QN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6QN 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 6QN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6QN, encompassing approximately 978 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF2 6QN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kettlethorpe Road with total crimes: 1
  • Hoyland Road with total crimes: 1
  • Mill Farm Drive with total crimes: 1

SLACK LANE, WF2 6QN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.11-33.33%
Other crime22.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.22300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.09-25.00%
Other theft13.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.220.00%
Other crime24.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.20100.00%
Burglary14.09-50.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order11.02-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.20-60.00%
Public order22.04100.00%
Burglary22.04100.00%
Shoplifting12.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.110.00%
Public order13.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.18-25.00%
Burglary23.07100.00%
Robbery12.040.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.07100.00%
Vehicle crime12.040.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Public order11.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.2066.67%
Anti-social behaviour15.110.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

In September 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 offences310.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Other crime22.04100.00%
Vehicle crime22.040.00%
Shoplifting12.040.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.180.00%
Vehicle crime23.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.040.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.130.00%
Burglary13.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Other theft11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 44 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20233
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Kettlethorpe Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hoyland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mill Farm Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Lake View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Danby Lane
    Total1
    Other crime1