CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 1PY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1PY

CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 1PY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.39 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1PY 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 1PY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1PY, encompassing approximately 2886 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF6 1PY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Nelson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Village Gardens with total crimes: 4

CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 1PY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.39100.00%
Vehicle crime45.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-40.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Other theft10.69-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7766.67%
Vehicle crime41.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.390.00%
Burglary31.04200.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.69100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.05-52.38%
Vehicle crime43.4633.33%
Public order41.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.1316.67%
Vehicle crime37.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1810.39100.00%
Public order36.2450.00%
Vehicle crime31.04-25.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.62-52.63%
Vehicle crime43.12-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.3950.00%
Other theft21.04-50.00%
Public order20.69-33.33%
Burglary20.69100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.8611.76%
Vehicle crime56.5825.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.73300.00%
Other theft41.390.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Burglary10.69-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.51112.50%
Burglary85.89166.67%
Other theft42.77100.00%
Vehicle crime41.39100.00%
Drugs21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3560.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.77250.00%
Burglary32.4350.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime67.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.08-68.75%
Other theft21.73100.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-33.33%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.05100.00%
Vehicle crime35.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.770.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20248
July 202410
June 202421
May 202418
April 20249
March 202419
February 202417
January 20248
December 20235
November 202316
October 20238

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Nelson Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Village Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Beckbridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Regent Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Buckthorne Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Norwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Waterford Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Crossman Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bacon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Albert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Mackinnon Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Benson Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Buckthorne Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Helston Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Ashfield Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Haw Hill View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1