HARWOOD CLOSE, WF2 6QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6QY

HARWOOD CLOSE, WF2 6QY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.93 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6QY 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 6QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6QY, encompassing approximately 1309 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

WF2 6QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sandal Grange Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Castle Road with total crimes: 2
  • Woodcroft with total crimes: 2

HARWOOD CLOSE, WF2 6QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson39.930.00%
Vehicle crime32.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.29-60.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.1125.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.820.00%
Drugs11.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.3433.33%
Burglary23.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.53-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences36.870.00%
Vehicle crime22.290.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences36.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-33.33%
Other crime11.530.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.29200.00%

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
Burglary811.450.00%
Public order26.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.53-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.29-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.050.00%
Public order12.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime37.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.29-72.73%
Burglary32.29200.00%
Public order12.29-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.27450.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.40300.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs39.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.290.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Other theft21.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 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
July 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 202311
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20248
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
July 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Sandal Grange Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Castle Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 3. Woodcroft
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walton Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sandal Cliff
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cleevethorpe Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sandal Hall Mews
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Wentworth Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Harwood Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Sandal And Agbrigg (Station)
    Total1
    Other theft1