WF6 1JU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1JU

WF6 1JU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.61 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1JU 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 1JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1JU, encompassing approximately 866 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Village Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Gilcar Street with total crimes: 3

WF6 1JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour310.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.460.00%
Other theft22.31100.00%
Vehicle crime12.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.6250.00%
Drugs23.46100.00%
Burglary12.310.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson212.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Shoplifting22.310.00%
Public order22.310.00%
Vehicle crime12.31-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.15-80.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.15150.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.770.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Burglary12.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.150.00%
Other theft11.150.00%
Robbery11.150.00%
Other crime11.150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.08-66.67%
Vehicle crime22.31-33.33%
Other theft12.31-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%
Public order11.150.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.61-25.00%
Other theft36.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4650.00%
Vehicle crime33.4650.00%
Public order13.46-50.00%
Burglary11.150.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.61100.00%
Public order29.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.31-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31100.00%
Drugs12.310.00%
Burglary11.15-75.00%
Other theft11.15-66.67%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime520.77400.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.77-20.00%
Burglary44.62300.00%
Other theft34.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.46-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.770.00%
Other theft13.460.00%
Public order11.150.00%
Burglary11.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.31-50.00%
Other theft12.31-50.00%
Other crime11.150.00%
Drugs11.150.00%

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 offences413.850.00%
Vehicle crime24.620.00%
Other theft22.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Shoplifting11.150.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Village Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Gilcar Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Beckbridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Norwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Waterford Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Benson Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1