WF6 1JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1JX

WF6 1JX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.27 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1JX 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 1JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1JX, encompassing approximately 3214 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Norman Court with total crimes: 6
  • Greenwood Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 3

WF6 1JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.27216.67%
Shoplifting45.910.00%
Public order31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93100.00%
Other theft20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%
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 offences65.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other crime10.93-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-75.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.310.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.09-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.11-50.00%
Other theft31.24200.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Other crime30.93-50.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.89-29.17%
Anti-social behaviour85.29100.00%
Other crime62.49500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.87-66.67%
Burglary10.310.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Other theft10.31-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.6920.00%
Other theft47.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.24300.00%
Shoplifting31.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.93200.00%
Vehicle crime20.93100.00%
Public order20.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.31-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.3342.86%
Drugs26.22100.00%
Public order20.62-50.00%
Other crime20.620.00%
Burglary10.62-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.31-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3533.33%
Public order41.24-20.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.40-30.00%
Public order54.3566.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.5650.00%
Other crime20.93100.00%
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 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.955.26%
Public order36.2250.00%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-33.33%
Other theft20.62100.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.31-50.00%
Burglary10.31-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.2035.71%
Vehicle crime65.91500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.870.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Public order20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.40-26.32%
Shoplifting44.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.31-80.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.560.00%
Public order51.560.00%
Other theft21.560.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20235

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 20246
June 202410
May 202417
April 202424
March 202420
February 202414
January 202414
December 202320
November 202319
October 202314
September 202319

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20241
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Norman Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Greenwood Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Cedar Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cecily Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Attlee Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Henderson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Willow Crescent
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Maple Grove
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 9. Birch Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Firville Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Woodhouse Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Browns Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Garth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Martin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Sunny Bank
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dodsworth Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 17. Dalefield Road
    Total1
    Other theft1