WF6 1FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1FD

WF6 1FD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 270.82 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1FD 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 1FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1FD, encompassing approximately 140 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

WF6 1FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Havertop Lane with total crimes: 37
  • Rosie Road with total crimes: 1

WF6 1FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs14270.82180.00%
Public order1499.78-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences699.78-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson342.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.380.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36363.48111.76%
Violence and sexual offences7256.5716.67%
Drugs549.89-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson335.63200.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order17313.5941.67%
Drugs11121.1637.50%
Other crime678.40500.00%
Violence and sexual offences642.76200.00%
Burglary242.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.25-66.67%
Other theft17.130.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12206.68-36.84%
Drugs885.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson357.02-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences221.38-75.00%
Other crime114.250.00%
Possession of weapons17.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime17.130.00%
Other theft17.130.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order19327.8472.73%
Drugs12135.4150.00%
Violence and sexual offences885.52166.67%
Criminal damage and arson557.0266.67%
Possession of weapons235.630.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11192.43-26.67%
Drugs878.40-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson357.02-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences321.38-66.67%
Other crime121.380.00%
Other theft17.130.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15306.46-21.05%
Drugs11106.90175.00%
Violence and sexual offences978.40800.00%
Criminal damage and arson664.140.00%
Other crime142.760.00%
Possession of weapons17.130.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order19171.055.56%
Drugs4135.41-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences128.510.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order18206.6850.00%
Drugs6128.29-25.00%
Other theft242.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.25-50.00%
Possession of weapons17.13-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences17.13-80.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12263.70-29.41%
Drugs885.52-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences557.02150.00%
Other theft435.630.00%
Possession of weapons328.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson221.38100.00%
Other crime214.25100.00%
Vehicle crime114.250.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order17228.06-15.00%
Drugs10121.16-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences271.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.25-66.67%
Other crime17.130.00%
Vehicle crime17.130.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20313.5942.86%
Drugs14142.5427.27%
Violence and sexual offences599.78150.00%
Criminal damage and arson335.6350.00%
Possession of weapons121.380.00%
Other crime17.130.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14235.190.00%
Drugs1199.780.00%
Other theft478.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson228.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences214.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 202411
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 224 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202436
July 202417
June 202412
May 202419
April 202411
March 202415
February 202419
January 202418
December 202312
November 202317
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20234
September 20234

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
October 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Havertop Lane
    Total37
    Drugs14
    Public order14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Rosie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1