WF6 1RS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1RS

WF6 1RS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 229.04 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1RS 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 1RS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1RS, encompassing approximately 165 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Public order: (14) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

WF6 1RS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Havertop Lane with total crimes: 37
  • Rosie Road with total crimes: 1

WF6 1RS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs14229.04180.00%
Public order1484.38-61.11%
Violence and sexual offences684.38-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson336.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.080.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36307.39125.00%
Violence and sexual offences7216.9816.67%
Drugs542.19-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson330.14200.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order16259.1733.33%
Drugs1196.4437.50%
Other crime666.30500.00%
Violence and sexual offences636.16200.00%
Burglary236.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.05-66.67%
Other theft16.030.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12174.79-36.84%
Drugs872.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson348.22-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.08-75.00%
Other crime112.050.00%
Possession of weapons16.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.030.00%
Other theft16.030.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order19277.2572.73%
Drugs12114.5250.00%
Violence and sexual offences872.33166.67%
Criminal damage and arson548.2266.67%
Possession of weapons230.140.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11162.74-26.67%
Drugs866.30-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson348.22-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences318.08-66.67%
Other crime118.080.00%
Other theft16.030.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15259.17-21.05%
Drugs1190.41175.00%
Violence and sexual offences966.30800.00%
Criminal damage and arson654.250.00%
Other crime136.160.00%
Possession of weapons16.030.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order19144.655.56%
Drugs4114.52-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences124.110.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order18168.7650.00%
Drugs6108.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson136.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons16.03-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences16.03-80.00%
Other theft16.03-75.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12223.01-29.41%
Drugs872.33-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences548.22150.00%
Other theft430.140.00%
Possession of weapons324.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson218.08100.00%
Other crime212.05100.00%
Vehicle crime112.050.00%

In November 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order17192.87-15.00%
Drugs10102.46-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences260.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.05-66.67%
Other crime16.030.00%
Vehicle crime16.030.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order20259.1742.86%
Drugs14120.5527.27%
Violence and sexual offences584.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson330.1450.00%
Other crime118.080.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order14198.900.00%
Drugs1184.380.00%
Other theft466.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson224.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences212.050.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20246
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 122 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 202411
June 20248
May 202412
April 20248
March 202411
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 202310
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 223 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202436
July 202416
June 202412
May 202419
April 202411
March 202415
February 202419
January 202418
December 202312
November 202317
October 202320
September 202314

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20242
May 20248
April 20243
March 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Havertop Lane
    Total37
    Drugs14
    Public order14
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 2. Rosie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1