CAMBRIDGE STREET, WF6 1ET Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1ET

CAMBRIDGE STREET, WF6 1ET, Wakefield has recorded a total of 79 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.57 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1ET 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 1ET crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1ET, encompassing approximately 3215 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)

WF6 1ET Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buckle Lane with total crimes: 11
  • Garden Street with total crimes: 8
  • King Street with total crimes: 8

CAMBRIDGE STREET, WF6 1ET Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.57-4.00%
Shoplifting137.461200.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.041100.00%
Public order93.7380.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.800.00%
Burglary62.180.00%
Other theft41.87-20.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour77.78-12.50%
Burglary62.18100.00%
Other theft51.8725.00%
Public order51.56-28.57%
Possession of weapons21.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-87.50%
Shoplifting10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Drugs10.31-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3021.46-18.92%
Criminal damage and arson89.33-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4933.33%
Public order72.4975.00%
Shoplifting42.180.00%
Other theft41.2433.33%
Burglary31.2450.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.15146.67%
Criminal damage and arson1011.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.11-25.00%
Public order41.87-20.00%
Shoplifting41.24100.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.68-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour84.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4966.67%
Public order51.56400.00%
Shoplifting21.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-66.67%
Other theft10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.4268.75%
Anti-social behaviour88.40100.00%
Shoplifting52.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5650.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Burglary30.93200.00%
Public order10.93-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.89-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.98100.00%
Other theft31.24-25.00%
Public order30.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.1764.71%
Vehicle crime68.71200.00%
Other theft41.87-33.33%
Public order41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Shoplifting31.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Other crime10.62-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.55-26.09%
Other theft65.2920.00%
Other crime51.870.00%
Public order41.56-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.2433.33%
Drugs41.240.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.62-33.33%
Shoplifting10.62-85.71%
Robbery10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.55-8.00%
Shoplifting77.15-12.50%
Public order52.18-54.55%
Other theft51.5625.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.56-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.930.00%
Theft from the person10.930.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2521.7738.89%
Public order117.78120.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.42120.00%
Shoplifting83.42166.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.4966.67%
Other theft41.56-20.00%
Other crime41.240.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.68-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour55.6066.67%
Other theft51.560.00%
Public order51.56-28.57%
Shoplifting31.56-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93-25.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3822.080.00%
Public order711.820.00%
Other theft52.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.560.00%
Shoplifting41.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.240.00%
Possession of weapons30.930.00%
Other crime30.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20241
May 20248
April 202410
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 323 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 24.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202424
June 202425
May 202430
April 202437
March 202415
February 202427
January 202416
December 202328
November 202317
October 202323
September 202325
August 202318
July 202338

A total of 70 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20234
October 20235
September 202311
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20237
September 20238
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234
August 20235
July 20235

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20246
March 20248
February 20248
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 202311
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
September 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 2 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
October 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
July 20231

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
January 20241
July 20233

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
September 20234
July 20233

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 1ET 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. Garden Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cheapside
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. The Mount
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Smirthwaite View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cambridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sovereign Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Sanderson Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Stanley Cottages
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Market Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Favell Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Princess Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. York Villas
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Normanton (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. King Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. High Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Firville Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1