DEVILLIERS WAY, WF6 1GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1GX

DEVILLIERS WAY, WF6 1GX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 465.77 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1GX 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 1GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1GX, encompassing approximately 109 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (36) incidents (111.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)

WF6 1GX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Havertop Lane with total crimes: 51

DEVILLIERS WAY, WF6 1GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 order36465.77111.76%
Violence and sexual offences7328.7816.67%
Drugs563.93-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson345.6650.00%

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 order17410.9730.77%
Drugs11155.2637.50%
Other crime6100.46500.00%
Violence and sexual offences654.80200.00%
Burglary254.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.27-33.33%
Other theft118.270.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order13273.98-31.58%
Drugs8118.72-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson373.06-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.40-75.00%
Other crime118.270.00%
Possession of weapons19.13-50.00%
Vehicle crime19.130.00%
Other theft19.130.00%

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 order19420.1072.73%
Drugs12173.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences8109.59166.67%
Criminal damage and arson573.0666.67%
Possession of weapons245.660.00%

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 order11246.58-26.67%
Drugs8100.46-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson373.06-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.40-66.67%
Other crime127.400.00%
Other theft19.130.00%

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 order15392.70-21.05%
Drugs11136.99175.00%
Violence and sexual offences9100.46800.00%
Criminal damage and arson682.190.00%
Other crime154.800.00%
Possession of weapons19.130.00%

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 order19219.185.56%
Drugs4173.52-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences136.530.00%

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 order18264.8550.00%
Drugs6164.39-25.00%
Other theft254.80-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson118.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons19.13-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences19.13-80.00%

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 order12337.91-29.41%
Drugs8109.59-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences573.06150.00%
Other theft445.660.00%
Possession of weapons336.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson227.40100.00%
Other crime218.27100.00%
Vehicle crime118.270.00%

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 order17292.25-15.00%
Drugs10155.26-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences291.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson118.27-66.67%
Other crime19.130.00%
Vehicle crime19.130.00%

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 order20410.9742.86%
Drugs14182.6527.27%
Violence and sexual offences6127.86200.00%
Criminal damage and arson354.8050.00%
Possession of weapons127.400.00%
Other crime19.130.00%

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 order14301.380.00%
Drugs11127.860.00%
Other theft4100.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson236.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 108 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 211 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 202417
June 202413
May 202419
April 202411
March 202415
February 202419
January 202418
December 202312
November 202317
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Havertop Lane
    Total51
    Public order36
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Drugs5
    Criminal damage and arson3