ALDER CRESCENT, WF6 2FS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2FS

ALDER CRESCENT, WF6 2FS, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.07 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2FS 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 2FS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2FS, encompassing approximately 1610 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2FS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Benson Lane with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2
  • Aspen Street with total crimes: 1

ALDER CRESCENT, WF6 2FS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.07-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.860.00%
Drugs21.240.00%
Public order11.24-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Robbery10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.69-44.44%
Vehicle crime23.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Shoplifting21.240.00%
Public order21.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.590.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-66.67%
Other crime10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.83100.00%
Vehicle crime33.7350.00%
Other theft11.860.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.5628.57%
Vehicle crime45.590.00%
Public order12.480.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Burglary10.62-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.6940.00%
Burglary44.35300.00%
Bicycle theft12.480.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.45150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11300.00%
Burglary12.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.73-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8360.00%
Shoplifting14.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.73-16.67%
Public order13.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.070.00%
Other theft23.730.00%
Bicycle theft11.240.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20238
October 20235
September 20236

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Benson Lane
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Robbery1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Aspen Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Norwood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crossman Drive
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Harewood Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gilcar Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1