SOUTH STREET, WF6 1DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1DY

SOUTH STREET, WF6 1DY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.80 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1DY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF6 postcode area, which has experienced 189 crimes and a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF6 1DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1DY, encompassing approximately 1931 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF6 1DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Court with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 3
  • Sycamore Grove with total crimes: 3

SOUTH STREET, WF6 1DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.8011.11%
Other crime25.18100.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3580.00%
Shoplifting44.660.00%
Public order32.070.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.77150.00%
Vehicle crime32.590.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Other crime11.55-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences21.04-83.33%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.42-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour76.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.620.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.948.33%
Other theft36.730.00%
Shoplifting31.550.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other crime10.52-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.8433.33%
Other crime26.210.00%
Burglary11.04-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.28-30.77%
Burglary24.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04100.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.8744.44%
Public order36.7350.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.8428.57%
Drugs34.660.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.3540.00%
Vehicle crime33.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Shoplifting21.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.80-54.55%
Shoplifting42.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Public order10.52-66.67%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1111.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.070.00%
Public order31.550.00%
Other theft21.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20245
June 20242
May 202412
April 202413
March 202412
February 20249
January 202413
December 20239
November 20237
October 20235
September 202311

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20247
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Norman Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Kingsway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Sycamore Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Willow Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Martin Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Charles Kirk View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1