WF2 6RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6RA

WF2 6RA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6RA 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 6RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6RA, encompassing approximately 1388 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF2 6RA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Woodthorpe Close with total crimes: 1
  • Bishops Croft with total crimes: 1

WF2 6RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft45.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft69.36500.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.320.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.880.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.3620.00%
Other theft24.32-60.00%
Public order21.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.9666.67%
Other theft53.6066.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Other crime11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.9250.00%
Other theft32.160.00%
Shoplifting22.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary25.760.00%
Drugs21.440.00%
Shoplifting21.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.720.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Other theft11.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft22.88100.00%
Burglary11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.60-57.14%
Vehicle crime12.16-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.24250.00%
Public order45.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.44-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson38.640.00%
Burglary22.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.440.00%
Other theft21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20237
September 20232

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 2. Woodthorpe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Bishops Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Kingsley Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Carlton Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1