WF6 1PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1PW

WF6 1PW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1PW 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 1PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1PW, encompassing approximately 3844 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-16.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF6 1PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Favell Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Norman Court with total crimes: 4
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 3

WF6 1PW 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 Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences218.58-16.00%
Public order35.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences259.89212.50%
Shoplifting46.500.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Other crime20.78100.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.42-46.67%
Public order32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78100.00%
Other theft10.52-75.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.90-14.29%
Other theft41.560.00%
Possession of weapons21.040.00%
Public order20.52-33.33%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.76-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour73.90600.00%
Public order31.82-25.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences228.8429.41%
Public order45.72100.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences175.72142.86%
Public order24.420.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.20-22.22%
Burglary31.82200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Vehicle crime20.52100.00%
Other theft20.52100.00%
Public order20.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.46-67.86%
Public order42.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other crime20.52100.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences289.3686.67%
Vehicle crime27.28-66.67%
Other crime10.52-50.00%
Public order10.26-75.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Shoplifting10.26-50.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.630.00%
Vehicle crime63.900.00%
Public order41.560.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Drugs20.520.00%
Other theft20.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.520.00%
Shoplifting20.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202425
July 20248
June 202415
May 202415
April 202422
March 202417
February 20247
January 20249
December 202328
November 202315

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 3 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
June 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Favell Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Atkinson Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kestrel Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wheatley Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Firville Crescent
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 15. Holly Tree Mews
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Dodsworth Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Normanton View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Dalefield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Beverley Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1