WF6 1AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1AR

WF6 1AR, Wakefield has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.64 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1AR 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 1AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1AR, encompassing approximately 1988 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-29.17% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1AR 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 1AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.64-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson78.550.00%
Shoplifting63.520.00%
Public order53.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.510.00%
Other theft22.010.00%
Burglary21.01-33.33%
Robbery11.010.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.62-17.24%
Public order412.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-20.00%
Burglary32.010.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.1611.54%
Criminal damage and arson814.59-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour54.02-28.57%
Public order32.51200.00%
Burglary31.5150.00%
Shoplifting21.510.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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 offences2625.15188.89%
Criminal damage and arson913.08350.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.530.00%
Other theft23.520.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Public order11.01-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.09-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour74.53-12.50%
Public order53.52400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2222.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.07100.00%
Burglary34.02200.00%
Drugs31.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.510.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-66.67%
Public order10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.08-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.53100.00%
Other theft32.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Burglary11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.59-10.53%
Vehicle crime38.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.510.00%
Other theft21.01-71.43%
Public order21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Other crime10.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.635.56%
Other theft79.56133.33%
Drugs53.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.510.00%
Other crime32.010.00%
Public order21.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.60-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.05-20.00%
Public order32.01-72.73%
Other theft31.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.51-77.78%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting21.01-33.33%
Theft from the person11.010.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.1760.00%
Public order1112.0783.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.53125.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.53150.00%
Shoplifting32.510.00%
Other theft21.51-60.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Bicycle theft11.010.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.62-46.43%
Public order67.5450.00%
Other theft53.0225.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51300.00%
Shoplifting32.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-66.67%
Burglary11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In July 2023, 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 offences2826.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.080.00%
Other theft43.020.00%
Public order42.010.00%
Other crime22.010.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Possession of weapons21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
May 20248
April 20249
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20234
September 20235
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202424
May 202429
April 202426
March 20249
February 202422
January 202411
December 202317
November 202319
October 202318
September 202324
August 202315
July 202328

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20239
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20237
October 20233
September 20232
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 202311
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
August 20231
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 4 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
October 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20235
July 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20232
August 20231
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 1AR 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. Stanley Cottages
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Market Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Normanton (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. March Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1