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

Overview of Crime in WF6 1RQ

CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 1RQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.86 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1RQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF6 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF6 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1RQ, encompassing approximately 933 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Albert Street with total crimes: 2
  • Coronation Street with total crimes: 1

CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson212.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.140.00%
Shoplifting22.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-71.43%
Public order22.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.14-50.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

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 offences715.00250.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.500.00%
Vehicle crime22.14-50.00%
Burglary12.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime411.79100.00%
Other theft24.29-33.33%
Public order22.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-66.67%
Possession of weapons12.140.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.07-33.33%
Other theft36.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2150.00%
Vehicle crime23.210.00%
Public order12.14-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.2250.00%
Public order29.640.00%
Vehicle crime22.14-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.14100.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Burglary11.07-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.290.00%
Burglary46.43300.00%
Other theft34.29200.00%
Vehicle crime33.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.21-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.43400.00%
Vehicle crime25.360.00%
Other theft12.140.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.14-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Drugs11.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.9333.33%
Vehicle crime24.290.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.57-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.210.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.070.00%
Public order11.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.93-37.50%
Other theft35.36200.00%
Public order23.210.00%
Bicycle theft12.140.00%
Shoplifting11.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%

In August 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 offences819.29166.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.57200.00%
Public order23.210.00%
Other crime12.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.720.00%
Public order23.210.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

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

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.85 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20246
March 20249
February 20246
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20235
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
August 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Albert Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Coronation Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. School Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Bacon Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Benson Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Village Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Gilcar Villas
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gilcar Street
    Total1
    Public order1