CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 2EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2EU

CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 2EU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.38 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2EU 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 2EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2EU, encompassing approximately 3372 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

WF6 2EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benson Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Eastfield Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Castleford Road with total crimes: 3

CASTLEFORD ROAD, WF6 2EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.38-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.9766.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.48-40.00%
Burglary30.89200.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Vehicle crime30.89-25.00%
Public order20.89-66.67%
Other crime20.590.00%
Drugs20.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.56-20.00%
Public order64.74200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7825.00%
Vehicle crime41.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19200.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.590.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.56-4.76%
Criminal damage and arson45.93100.00%
Burglary31.19200.00%
Other crime30.89200.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft20.59-33.33%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2110.6775.00%
Other theft36.230.00%
Public order30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime20.89-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.71-36.84%
Vehicle crime43.56-33.33%
Other theft31.19-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Public order20.59100.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-88.89%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.63800.00%
Other theft72.67250.00%
Vehicle crime62.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.780.00%
Burglary20.59-75.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Drugs10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.2790.00%
Burglary85.63166.67%
Other theft22.370.00%
Drugs20.59100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.9011.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.9750.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.780.00%
Burglary31.1950.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-83.33%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other crime10.30-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.01-60.87%
Vehicle crime62.67200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7833.33%
Other theft21.19100.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Other crime20.590.00%
Public order20.59100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.6764.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Public order10.30-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.9055.56%
Criminal damage and arson54.150.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Burglary20.59100.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Other theft10.59-80.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.300.00%
Other theft52.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.480.00%
Public order31.480.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 182 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202416
June 202420
May 202421
April 202412
March 202419
February 202419
January 202410
December 20239
November 202323
October 202314
September 20239

A total of 29 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20249
February 20241
January 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Benson Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Eastfield Grove
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Castleford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Nelson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Beckbridge Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fairway Approach
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crossman Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Harewood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Croft Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Granville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Carlton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Shaw Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Ripley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ripley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Newfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1