ALEXANDRA DRIVE, WF6 1JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1JZ

ALEXANDRA DRIVE, WF6 1JZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.90 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1JZ 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 1JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1JZ, encompassing approximately 2525 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1JZ 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

ALEXANDRA DRIVE, WF6 1JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.906.25%
Criminal damage and arson26.73100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.09700.00%
Shoplifting46.340.00%
Public order31.580.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.400.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order33.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-66.67%
Other crime10.79-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.73-50.00%
Other crime32.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19-66.67%
Public order20.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.7550.00%
Other crime62.38500.00%
Burglary12.380.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.4638.46%
Anti-social behaviour47.13300.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.190.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.9285.71%
Drugs25.15100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order10.79-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.520.00%
Public order42.7733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.580.00%
Burglary21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.77200.00%
Public order31.190.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Other crime20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.50-17.65%
Public order35.5450.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Shoplifting10.40-50.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.8630.77%
Vehicle crime76.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.7750.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Shoplifting20.79-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 offences139.50-13.33%
Shoplifting45.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.79-60.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.980.00%
Public order41.580.00%
Other theft21.580.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 20242
June 20246
May 202412
April 202418
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 202314
November 202317
October 202313
September 202315

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20237

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
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 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 1JZ 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. Henderson Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dalefield Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cypress Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Charles Kirk View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Birch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dodsworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dalefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Beverley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1