WF6 1JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1JW

WF6 1JW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1JW 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 1JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1JW, encompassing approximately 3200 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-34.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF6 1JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alexandra Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Norman Court with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 3

WF6 1JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.06-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson44.69300.00%
Other crime31.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94100.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2311.25283.33%
Shoplifting47.190.00%
Public order31.250.00%
Other crime10.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
Other theft10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.62-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Public order30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.940.00%
Other crime10.62-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-66.67%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.19-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.12-66.67%
Public order30.940.00%
Other crime30.94-50.00%
Other theft20.94100.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.25-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour95.0080.00%
Other crime62.81500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.87-33.33%
Burglary10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.75-4.35%
Public order56.87150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.56150.00%
Other theft31.560.00%
Shoplifting30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.94200.00%
Robbery10.940.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.6291.67%
Drugs27.19100.00%
Public order20.62-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.62100.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.87-20.00%
Public order33.75-25.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Robbery10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.44-11.76%
Public order44.6933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.250.00%
Other crime20.94100.00%
Other theft10.62-50.00%
Theft from the person10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.37-15.00%
Public order35.3150.00%
Drugs30.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.940.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.8753.85%
Vehicle crime66.25200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.12-27.78%
Shoplifting44.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.62-66.67%
Public order10.62-80.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.870.00%
Public order51.560.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 210 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202423
July 20246
June 202410
May 202416
April 202422
March 202423
February 202412
January 202415
December 202317
November 202320
October 202313
September 202318

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
March 20241
November 20236
October 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

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 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
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alexandra Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 2. Norman Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Kingsway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Woodhouse Mount
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Sycamore Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Henderson Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Willow Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Holly Tree Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Martin Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Charles Kirk View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Birch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dodsworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1