WF6 1AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1AH

WF6 1AH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.07 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF6 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF6 1AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1AH, encompassing approximately 2932 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckle Lane with total crimes: 11
  • King Street with total crimes: 8
  • West Street with total crimes: 7

WF6 1AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.07-4.35%
Public order67.5050.00%
Shoplifting62.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.05-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.710.00%
Other theft31.71-40.00%
Burglary21.02-33.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.69-14.81%
Anti-social behaviour77.84-30.00%
Other theft52.39400.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Burglary31.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.76-3.57%
Anti-social behaviour109.21150.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.410.00%
Public order42.050.00%
Burglary31.36200.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.7155.56%
Criminal damage and arson69.55200.00%
Public order42.05-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.360.00%
Shoplifting21.360.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.280.00%
Public order66.14500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.0533.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.36100.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Drugs10.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.6220.00%
Burglary56.14400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7150.00%
Drugs31.02200.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.550.00%
Public order35.12200.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-66.67%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime65.12200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Shoplifting11.020.00%
Other crime10.34-75.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.6911.11%
Other theft66.82100.00%
Other crime42.050.00%
Drugs41.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0250.00%
Vehicle crime21.02-60.00%
Public order20.68-33.33%
Robbery10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.28-18.18%
Vehicle crime56.140.00%
Public order31.71-62.50%
Other theft31.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.020.00%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68-60.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.0129.41%
Public order87.5014.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.98-32.00%
Public order75.8075.00%
Other theft32.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.530.00%
Public order41.710.00%
Other crime31.360.00%
Other theft31.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.020.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20246
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20233
September 20238
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 268 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202423
May 202427
April 202428
March 202418
February 202418
January 202415
December 202315
November 202320
October 202318
September 202322
August 202317
July 202325

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20247
May 202410
April 20244
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20231
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20242
April 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
November 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
August 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
July 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
October 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 1AH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Buckle Lane
    Total11
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. West Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Smirthwaite View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cambridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sovereign Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Sanderson Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. York Villas
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Firville Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Woodhouse Mount
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. March Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Firville Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Potts' Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1