DODSWORTH CRESCENT, WF6 1LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1LH

DODSWORTH CRESCENT, WF6 1LH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.35 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1LH 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 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1LH, encompassing approximately 2994 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1LH 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

DODSWORTH CRESCENT, WF6 1LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.3531.25%
Criminal damage and arson27.010.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 offences1610.02300.00%
Shoplifting45.340.00%
Other theft31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00100.00%
Public order20.67-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.67-55.56%
Public order31.3450.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.01-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.01-50.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.33-83.33%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.01-50.00%
Other crime63.34500.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.000.00%
Drugs11.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3566.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.68300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.00100.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6871.43%
Drugs14.010.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

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 offences75.68133.33%
Public order42.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.340.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.34200.00%
Burglary31.00200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.00-84.21%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences199.025.56%
Public order26.35100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.690.00%
Vehicle crime76.010.00%
Burglary22.340.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Shoplifting20.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202416
July 20244
June 20249
May 202410
April 202420
March 202412
February 20247
January 20243
December 202319
November 202318

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 1LH 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. Bevan Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Henderson Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Dalefield Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cypress Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lyndale Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Firville Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 11. Rowan Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Birch Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dodsworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Normanton View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dalefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Beverley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Whin Mount
    Total1
    Burglary1