SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, WF6 1EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1EA

SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, WF6 1EA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1EA 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 1EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1EA, encompassing approximately 1733 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kingsway with total crimes: 3
  • Sycamore Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Jubilee Avenue with total crimes: 2

SHAKESPEARE AVENUE, WF6 1EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.5033.33%
Public order24.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.3420.00%
Public order23.460.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%

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 offences56.92400.00%
Vehicle crime32.880.00%
Other crime11.73-50.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.61-60.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Other crime21.15100.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-90.91%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5422.22%
Anti-social behaviour56.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.880.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.38-10.00%
Other theft35.190.00%
Shoplifting11.730.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Robbery10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%

In March 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 offences109.8142.86%
Other crime25.770.00%
Burglary11.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.07-30.00%
Burglary24.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.0742.86%
Public order25.770.00%
Theft from the person11.150.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.23133.33%
Drugs34.040.00%
Public order21.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15100.00%
Other theft21.15100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.1950.00%
Vehicle crime21.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.15-50.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.15-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Public order10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.58-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.880.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Other theft21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20241
May 202411
April 20249
March 202410
February 20247
January 202410
December 20237
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 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 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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 1EA postcode area is presented below.

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