WF6 2AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2AL

WF6 2AL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.56 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2AL 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 2AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2AL, encompassing approximately 2925 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (1200.00% increase)

WF6 2AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garden Street with total crimes: 8
  • King Street with total crimes: 8
  • Cheapside with total crimes: 7

WF6 2AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson136.841200.00%
Shoplifting134.441200.00%
Public order54.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.71150.00%
Burglary41.71-42.86%
Other theft31.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.65-40.00%
Burglary74.100.00%
Other theft42.390.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Other crime31.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-80.00%
Shoplifting10.34-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.36-31.03%
Criminal damage and arson56.84-37.50%
Public order41.71-20.00%
Shoplifting41.370.00%
Other theft41.3733.33%
Drugs21.370.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.68-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2919.83163.64%
Criminal damage and arson89.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.73-45.45%
Public order52.0566.67%
Shoplifting41.71100.00%
Other theft31.3750.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.36-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour113.7683.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.37300.00%
Public order31.370.00%
Shoplifting21.03-60.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences1812.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.1520.00%
Shoplifting52.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.71150.00%
Burglary21.71100.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.08150.00%
Other theft31.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-33.33%
Public order10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.3128.57%
Vehicle crime46.15300.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Public order31.0350.00%
Shoplifting31.03200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.03-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.2827.27%
Anti-social behaviour44.7933.33%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.0350.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.34-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.91-35.29%
Shoplifting63.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.030.00%
Public order20.68-66.67%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.4113.33%
Shoplifting85.81166.67%
Anti-social behaviour82.73100.00%
Public order62.73100.00%
Other theft32.05-25.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.31-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.13100.00%
Other theft41.3733.33%
Shoplifting31.37-25.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.680.00%
Robbery10.680.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.550.00%
Public order41.370.00%
Shoplifting41.370.00%
Other theft31.370.00%
Possession of weapons31.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Other crime10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202412
May 202420
April 202429
March 202411
February 202418
January 20249
December 202318
November 202314
October 202311
September 202317
August 202315
July 202325

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20232
September 20236
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 54 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
July 20233

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
August 20232

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 202411
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233
September 20238
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Garden Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. King Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Cheapside
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. West Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. The Mount
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cambridge Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Granville Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carlton Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Stanley Cottages
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Market Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Carlton Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Carlton Gardens
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 14. Princess Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. York Villas
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Normanton (Station)
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. King Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Pippin'S Approach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Salisbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. High Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 21. Queen Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Church Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1