GREENWOOD CLOSE, WF6 1LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1LX

GREENWOOD CLOSE, WF6 1LX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.57 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1LX 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 1LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1LX, encompassing approximately 2403 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1LX 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

GREENWOOD CLOSE, WF6 1LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.41200.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Public order20.83-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences139.99550.00%
Shoplifting45.410.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order34.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-33.33%
Other crime10.83-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.41-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-78.57%
Public order31.250.00%
Other crime31.25-50.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.48-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour65.83100.00%
Other crime62.50500.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.50-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.1563.64%
Other theft37.490.00%
Shoplifting31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.490.00%
Drugs24.58100.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.32-15.38%
Burglary24.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Public order20.83-50.00%
Robbery10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.99-13.33%
Public order45.4133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6650.00%
Other crime21.25100.00%
Theft from the person10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.82-6.25%
Public order36.2450.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4845.45%
Vehicle crime56.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Shoplifting20.83-50.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.15-31.25%
Shoplifting44.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-60.00%
Public order10.83-80.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.080.00%
Public order52.080.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
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 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 20242
June 20243
May 202414
April 202418
March 202411
February 202411
January 202413
December 202315
November 202316
October 202311
September 202316

A total of 21 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 20241
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 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
September 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
November 20235

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
December 20232
November 20231
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 2 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
January 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 1LX 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. Sycamore Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Henderson Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Jubilee Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Martin Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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