RAILWAY TERRACE, WF6 2BS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2BS

RAILWAY TERRACE, WF6 2BS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.82 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2BS 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 2BS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2BS, encompassing approximately 2062 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-29.63% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-64.29% decrease)

WF6 2BS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Webster Place with total crimes: 4
  • Market Place with total crimes: 4
  • West Street with total crimes: 4

RAILWAY TERRACE, WF6 2BS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.82-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour89.2160.00%
Shoplifting53.88-64.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.42100.00%
Other theft31.940.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.450.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2727.6350.00%
Shoplifting1413.097.69%
Anti-social behaviour56.79-28.57%
Vehicle crime42.420.00%
Public order31.94-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.45-80.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.00-18.18%
Shoplifting138.731200.00%
Criminal damage and arson106.30900.00%
Public order84.8560.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.88133.33%
Burglary43.3933.33%
Other theft21.94-50.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2220.85-21.43%
Public order510.6766.67%
Other theft42.42100.00%
Burglary31.94200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45-25.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-83.33%
Shoplifting10.48-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.73-3.45%
Criminal damage and arson613.57-50.00%
Shoplifting42.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.94-33.33%
Public order31.94-25.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2927.6352.63%
Criminal damage and arson1214.06200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.820.00%
Public order42.910.00%
Shoplifting31.9450.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.85-20.83%
Anti-social behaviour69.21-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson42.9133.33%
Public order41.94300.00%
Shoplifting21.94-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other theft10.48-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.79166.67%
Anti-social behaviour711.6440.00%
Shoplifting53.390.00%
Other theft32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4550.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Public order10.48-50.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

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 offences913.09-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour54.36150.00%
Other theft32.4250.00%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-33.33%
Public order20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-50.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.97-15.00%
Public order48.24300.00%
Vehicle crime41.94300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.94-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Other theft20.97-66.67%
Shoplifting20.97100.00%
Other crime10.97-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.3033.33%
Other theft69.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.91100.00%
Drugs41.940.00%
Burglary31.940.00%
Other crime31.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Shoplifting10.97-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Public order10.48-75.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.45-37.50%
Shoplifting77.27-12.50%
Public order43.39-63.64%
Other theft31.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2430.540.00%
Public order1111.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.330.00%
Shoplifting84.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.880.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202427
July 202418
June 202422
May 202428
April 202429
March 202419
February 202424
January 20249
December 202317
November 202320
October 202315
September 202324

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

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 202410
June 20241
May 20246
April 202412
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232
September 20235

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202414
July 202413
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20239

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20234
September 202311

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Webster Place
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Market Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. West Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Assembly Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Smirthwaite View
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Victoria Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. King Edward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 9. Buckle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 10. Stanley Cottages
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Cheapside
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. King Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Cross Queen Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Garden Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sovereign Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Market Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1