WF6 1WY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1WY

WF6 1WY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This WF6 1WY 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 1WY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1WY, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 1WY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitwood Common Lane with total crimes: 6
  • California Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Arnall Street with total crimes: 1

WF6 1WY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6NA50.00%
Burglary2NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4NA300.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2NA-77.78%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA350.00%
Criminal damage and arson2NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2NA100.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

In October 2023, 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 crime2NA100.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary2NA100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2NA100.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime1NA0.00%
Violence and sexual offences1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 5 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
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Whitwood Common Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Drugs1
  • 2. California Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Arnall Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1