WF6 1RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1RW

WF6 1RW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.50 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1RW 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 1RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1RW, encompassing approximately 608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

WF6 1RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Village Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Beckbridge Road with total crimes: 2
  • Waterford Place with total crimes: 1

WF6 1RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 arson211.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.29100.00%
Vehicle crime13.29-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.640.00%
Other theft11.640.00%

In August 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime28.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Other theft11.640.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.290.00%
Drugs11.640.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft18.210.00%
Robbery11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.640.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.78-40.00%
Other theft24.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.290.00%
Burglary13.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.07150.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.21100.00%
Other theft23.29-33.33%
Public order13.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.64-75.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime419.71300.00%
Other theft36.57200.00%
Burglary24.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime18.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.640.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Drugs11.640.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour29.860.00%
Vehicle crime13.290.00%
Other theft11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Village Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Beckbridge Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Waterford Place
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1