WF6 1ZD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 1ZD

WF6 1ZD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.41 per 1,000 population. This WF6 1ZD 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 1ZD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 1ZD, encompassing approximately 967 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF6 1ZD area, explore the WF6 1ZD Area information page.
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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 1ZD 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

WF6 1ZD 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 arson212.41100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.070.00%
Shoplifting22.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.07-71.43%
Public order22.070.00%
Vehicle crime12.07-50.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

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 offences716.54250.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.240.00%
Vehicle crime22.07-50.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime410.3433.33%
Public order24.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.07-66.67%
Other theft12.07-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

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 offences617.58-33.33%
Other theft36.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1050.00%
Vehicle crime33.1050.00%
Public order13.10-50.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

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 offences918.6150.00%
Public order29.310.00%
Vehicle crime22.07-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07100.00%
Drugs12.070.00%
Burglary11.03-75.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.680.00%
Vehicle crime56.20150.00%
Burglary45.17300.00%
Other theft34.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.10-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

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 offences617.58200.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.200.00%
Vehicle crime25.170.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

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 crime27.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.07-50.00%
Other theft12.07-50.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

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 offences413.44100.00%
Vehicle crime24.140.00%
Other theft22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.07100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.24-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%
Public order11.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

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 offences512.41-37.50%
Other theft35.17200.00%
Public order23.100.00%
Shoplifting12.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

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 offences818.61166.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.27200.00%
Public order23.10-33.33%
Other crime12.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Other theft11.03-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In July 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order312.410.00%
Other theft33.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.100.00%
Burglary23.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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
November 20231
October 20231
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
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 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 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 20232
September 20235
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

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 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 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 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 2 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 1ZD 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