THE ORCHARD, WF6 1EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1EF

THE ORCHARD, WF6 1EF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.28 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1EF 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 1EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1EF, encompassing approximately 2724 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF6 1EF area, explore the WF6 1EF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF6 1EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Court with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 3
  • Woodhouse Mount with total crimes: 3

THE ORCHARD, WF6 1EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.28-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson44.77100.00%
Other crime31.47200.00%
Theft from the person21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting10.73-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.1163.64%
Shoplifting46.610.00%
Public order31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.73100.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%
Other theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.440.00%
Vehicle crime34.040.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-85.71%
Drugs10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.28-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour74.04-36.36%
Public order32.570.00%
Burglary21.10-33.33%
Other theft20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.24450.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.04300.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.386.25%
Public order56.24150.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.10100.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.370.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.4445.45%
Public order25.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Burglary10.37-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.37-50.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.81-21.43%
Burglary44.040.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Public order10.37-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.54-22.22%
Public order55.14400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Other crime20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson26.610.00%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Drugs20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Public order10.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.3860.00%
Vehicle crime45.87100.00%
Other theft31.470.00%
Public order21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.44-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.6733.33%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.730.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.440.00%
Public order44.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 184 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202411
June 202411
May 202417
April 202417
March 202416
February 202411
January 202414
December 202318
November 202316
October 202310
September 202312

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20247
May 202411
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 1EF 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. Woodhouse Mount
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Sycamore Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Henderson Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Willow Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Church Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Atkinson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Kestrel Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Firville Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 12. Holly Tree Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Ellin'S Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Martin Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Charles Kirk View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1