WF6 1FT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1FT

WF6 1FT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.52 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1FT 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 1FT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1FT, encompassing approximately 2300 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1FT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Martin Street with total crimes: 3
  • Willow Crescent with total crimes: 3
  • Norman Court with total crimes: 3

WF6 1FT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences56.5266.67%
Vehicle crime32.170.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Other crime11.30-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order35.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-80.00%
Other crime31.30-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-71.43%
Other theft10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.52133.33%
Other crime63.04500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.610.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.2153.85%
Other theft38.690.00%
Shoplifting31.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30200.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.698.33%
Other crime25.650.00%
Burglary10.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.13-7.69%
Burglary25.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Public order20.87-50.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.560.00%
Public order45.6533.33%
Other crime21.740.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.87-13.33%
Public order35.6550.00%
Drugs31.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%
Shoplifting10.87-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.6187.50%
Vehicle crime46.52300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Shoplifting20.87-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.69-33.33%
Shoplifting43.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.3020.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.2225.00%
Public order42.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.740.00%
Other theft21.30100.00%

In August 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 offences1012.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.35100.00%
Public order41.74300.00%
Other crime31.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.300.00%
Shoplifting21.30-33.33%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.740.00%
Other crime45.220.00%
Shoplifting31.740.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Burglary20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
November 20234
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 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 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 202415
April 202420
March 202413
February 202412
January 202413
December 202313
November 202315
October 20238
September 202312
August 202310
July 202312

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20247
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 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
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 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
November 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Martin Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Willow Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Norman Court
    Total3
    Public order3
  • 4. Kingsway
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Jubilee Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. North Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sylvester Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Meadow
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1