HOWCROFT GARDENS, WF2 6TW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF2 6TW

HOWCROFT GARDENS, WF2 6TW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.84 per 1,000 population. This WF2 6TW 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 6TW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF2 6TW, encompassing approximately 1540 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF2 6TW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Barnsley Road with total crimes: 2
  • Woodthorpe Close with total crimes: 1

HOWCROFT GARDENS, WF2 6TW 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 theft45.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.30100.00%
Burglary11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft67.140.00%
Other crime23.890.00%
Possession of weapons11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.30-85.71%
Burglary10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.44133.33%
Public order24.54-33.33%
Other crime11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order37.79200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.95-25.00%
Other theft31.9550.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.14300.00%
Other theft22.60-33.33%
Shoplifting21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Public order10.65-50.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft34.540.00%
Public order21.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23.250.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%
Burglary10.65-75.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.19300.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.600.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.14300.00%
Public order32.60200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.95-50.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.090.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
October 20233
September 20231

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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Other theft4
  • 2. Barnsley Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Woodthorpe Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Bishops Croft
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Grange Court
    Total1
    Burglary1