HESELTINE CLOSE, WF6 1AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1AJ

HESELTINE CLOSE, WF6 1AJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.20 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF6 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF6 1AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1AJ, encompassing approximately 2116 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (23.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

WF6 1AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smirthwaite View with total crimes: 9
  • West Street with total crimes: 8
  • Market Place with total crimes: 7

HESELTINE CLOSE, WF6 1AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.2023.53%
Shoplifting89.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.7825.00%
Vehicle crime42.360.00%
Public order41.89-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89-62.50%
Other crime11.420.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.67-26.09%
Criminal damage and arson88.030.00%
Shoplifting63.780.00%
Public order52.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.360.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Burglary20.94-33.33%
Robbery10.940.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2318.42-14.81%
Public order410.8633.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-20.00%
Burglary31.890.00%
Other theft21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2725.043.85%
Criminal damage and arson812.75-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.78-16.67%
Public order32.3650.00%
Burglary31.4250.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.62225.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.28200.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.25-14.29%
Other theft22.83100.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Public order20.94-60.00%
Shoplifting20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.64-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.78-12.50%
Public order53.31400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3650.00%
Possession of weapons21.420.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.90150.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.4560.00%
Burglary23.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Drugs20.94100.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Other theft10.47-66.67%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.78150.00%
Other theft32.3650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-33.33%
Public order20.940.00%
Vehicle crime20.94-33.33%
Burglary10.940.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.17-15.79%
Vehicle crime37.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.42-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.420.00%
Other theft20.94-66.67%
Public order20.94100.00%
Shoplifting10.940.00%
Other crime10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.8418.75%
Other theft68.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.8333.33%
Drugs41.890.00%
Other crime31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.42100.00%
Vehicle crime10.94-50.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.12-36.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.56-40.00%
Shoplifting31.420.00%
Public order31.42-72.73%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.94-88.89%
Theft from the person10.470.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2527.870.00%
Public order1111.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.250.00%
Shoplifting32.360.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 202311

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202417
June 202423
May 202427
April 202426
March 20248
February 202420
January 20248
December 202316
November 202319
October 202316
September 202325

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20239

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Smirthwaite View
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Vehicle crime2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. West Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 3. Market Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Buckle Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. King Edward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Assembly Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Stanley Cottages
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Mill Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. St Michaels Green
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Railway Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. March Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1