WF6 2AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2AJ

WF6 2AJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 54 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.90 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF6 postcode area, which has experienced 203 crimes and a crime rate of 8.97 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF6 2AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2AJ, encompassing approximately 2714 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)

WF6 2AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheapside with total crimes: 8
  • West Street with total crimes: 8
  • Market Place with total crimes: 7

WF6 2AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.9025.00%
Shoplifting149.217.69%
Anti-social behaviour65.16-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-78.57%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%
Public order20.74-77.78%
Drugs10.740.00%
Other theft10.37-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2028.3733.33%
Criminal damage and arson147.371300.00%
Shoplifting135.161200.00%
Public order94.7980.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.32133.33%
Burglary62.580.00%
Other theft32.21-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.11-28.57%
Burglary65.530.00%
Public order52.2125.00%
Other theft41.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4750.00%
Other crime31.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-83.33%
Shoplifting10.37-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.95-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.74-40.00%
Public order42.21-20.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Other theft41.4733.33%
Drugs21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.74-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson1011.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.680.00%
Public order52.5866.67%
Shoplifting41.84100.00%
Other theft31.4750.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.00-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour73.6816.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.84300.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Shoplifting21.11-60.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other theft20.740.00%
Drugs10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.1138.46%
Anti-social behaviour66.6320.00%
Shoplifting52.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.84150.00%
Burglary21.84100.00%
Other theft20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.05-40.91%
Anti-social behaviour54.79150.00%
Other theft31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.74-50.00%
Public order10.74-66.67%
Burglary10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.1146.67%
Criminal damage and arson48.1133.33%
Vehicle crime41.47300.00%
Other theft31.47-40.00%
Public order31.1150.00%
Shoplifting31.11200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.74-6.25%
Other theft55.5325.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4750.00%
Drugs31.110.00%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Shoplifting10.37-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.37-50.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.26-20.00%
Shoplifting65.90-25.00%
Other theft42.210.00%
Public order31.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.74-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.370.00%
Shoplifting83.680.00%
Public order62.950.00%
Other theft42.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Other crime21.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202414
June 20241
May 20246
April 202410
March 20245
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 44 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20249
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
September 20236

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202425
July 202420
June 202415
May 202421
April 202430
March 202410
February 202418
January 202413
December 202322
November 202315
October 202316
September 202320

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 202310

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202413
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
October 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 2AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cheapside
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. West Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 3. Market Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Paddock
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Buckle Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. King Edward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. York Villas
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. King Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Assembly Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Stanley Cottages
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Falmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Granville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carlton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Garden Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Railway Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1