WAIN DYKE CLOSE, WF6 1QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1QW

WAIN DYKE CLOSE, WF6 1QW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.48 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1QW 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 1QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1QW, encompassing approximately 2958 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF6 1QW 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

WAIN DYKE CLOSE, WF6 1QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.0733.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.35-25.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Other theft20.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.84-35.71%
Anti-social behaviour63.04100.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Public order31.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-25.00%
Burglary31.01200.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Drugs20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.17-36.36%
Public order64.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.030.00%
Vehicle crime41.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2213.5215.79%
Criminal damage and arson47.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Vehicle crime31.010.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.1758.33%
Public order46.42100.00%
Vehicle crime31.35-25.00%
Other theft21.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.13-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.06100.00%
Vehicle crime41.350.00%
Other theft31.35-50.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.8617.65%
Other theft66.7650.00%
Vehicle crime42.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35300.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Public order20.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68100.00%
Burglary10.68-87.50%

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 offences1713.18112.50%
Burglary85.75166.67%
Other theft42.70100.00%
Vehicle crime41.35100.00%
Drugs21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-85.71%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Public order10.34-50.00%

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 offences89.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.70250.00%
Burglary32.3750.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Vehicle crime20.68-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.45-52.94%
Vehicle crime62.70100.00%
Other theft22.03100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Public order20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4870.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.75300.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.01-40.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Burglary10.34-50.00%
Public order10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.380.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.380.00%
Other theft41.690.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20249
July 202414
June 202422
May 202419
April 202412
March 202420
February 202417
January 20248
December 20238
November 202317
October 202310
September 202310

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.23 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 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 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 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
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 1QW 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. Carlton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 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. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Ashfield Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Haw Hill View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Carlton Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Fairway Approach
    Total1
    Other theft1