RIPLEY DRIVE, WF6 1QT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1QT

RIPLEY DRIVE, WF6 1QT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.87 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1QT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF6 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF6 1QT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1QT, encompassing approximately 1363 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF6 1QT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benson Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Eastfield Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Castleford Road with total crimes: 3

RIPLEY DRIVE, WF6 1QT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.4050.00%
Vehicle crime32.2050.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Drugs21.47100.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-66.67%
Public order10.73-80.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.40-14.29%
Public order54.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6750.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Drugs11.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.4716.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Vehicle crime21.47-33.33%
Burglary11.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Robbery10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.53-14.29%
Vehicle crime34.400.00%
Other theft12.20-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-66.67%
Public order10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.20-46.15%
Other theft35.1350.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2050.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Public order12.20-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.0785.71%
Vehicle crime39.53-40.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Other theft21.47-33.33%
Drugs11.470.00%
Burglary10.73-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.870.00%
Burglary55.13150.00%
Vehicle crime53.67400.00%
Other theft33.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.20-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.93133.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.13400.00%
Public order23.670.00%
Burglary21.47100.00%
Other theft11.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime39.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.20-66.67%
Other theft22.200.00%
Other crime21.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.93125.00%
Vehicle crime36.600.00%
Other theft22.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.8033.33%
Burglary22.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.200.00%
Public order22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 202413
February 20247
January 20247
December 20233
November 20239
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 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 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 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 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Benson Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Eastfield Grove
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Castleford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Village Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Norwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Crossman Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Ripley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ripley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Gilcar Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gilcar Street
    Total1
    Other crime1