NORTH STREET, WF6 1EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1EG

NORTH STREET, WF6 1EG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.50 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1EG 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 1EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1EG, encompassing approximately 1867 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sylvester Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Goosehill Road with total crimes: 2
  • Willow Crescent with total crimes: 2

NORTH STREET, WF6 1EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5016.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.750.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5050.00%
Vehicle crime33.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Other crime11.07-50.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.43-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour22.14-60.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Other crime21.07100.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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 offences1111.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.68100.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.39-31.25%
Public order45.89300.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61100.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other crime10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.3277.78%
Other crime28.570.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.820.00%
Drugs11.070.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.0350.00%
Public order26.430.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.10100.00%
Drugs34.280.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Other theft21.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.89100.00%
Vehicle crime22.140.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.35100.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-33.33%
Public order11.07-66.67%
Other theft10.54-50.00%

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 offences57.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.680.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 202411
March 202416
February 20249
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20232
October 20232

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Sylvester Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Goosehill Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Willow Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Garth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Martin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St John'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sunny Bank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1