ASHFIELD DRIVE, WF6 2GD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2GD

ASHFIELD DRIVE, WF6 2GD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.63 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2GD 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 2GD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2GD, encompassing approximately 1565 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF6 2GD 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

ASHFIELD DRIVE, WF6 2GD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.6315.38%
Anti-social behaviour89.5860.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.1150.00%
Shoplifting31.92-66.67%
Public order31.9250.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.4430.00%
Shoplifting98.3012.50%
Anti-social behaviour55.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.19-77.78%
Public order21.28-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.280.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1027.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson96.39800.00%
Shoplifting85.75700.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.11150.00%
Public order53.1966.67%
Burglary33.1950.00%
Theft from the person21.920.00%
Robbery11.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.52-16.67%
Public order39.5850.00%
Burglary21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Other theft21.28100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-80.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.07-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.50-16.67%
Public order23.190.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-66.67%
Drugs11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.9181.82%
Anti-social behaviour612.7720.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.8350.00%
Public order23.830.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1933.33%
Shoplifting22.55100.00%
Public order21.28100.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other theft10.64-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.6057.14%
Anti-social behaviour57.020.00%
Other theft33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.9250.00%
Shoplifting11.920.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.69-53.33%
Anti-social behaviour54.47150.00%
Other theft33.19200.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Public order11.280.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.977.14%
Criminal damage and arson39.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.920.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other theft11.28-80.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.350.00%
Other theft58.9466.67%
Burglary33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Drugs31.920.00%
Other crime21.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28100.00%
Shoplifting11.28-66.67%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.33-17.65%
Shoplifting38.940.00%
Other theft31.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.92-87.50%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Public order10.64-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1726.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour810.860.00%
Public order55.110.00%
Shoplifting33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.920.00%
Other theft21.920.00%
Bicycle theft11.280.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.85 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202413
July 202410
June 202415
May 202418
April 202420
March 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 202315
November 202314
October 202314
September 202317

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 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20249
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 2GD 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. Victoria Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. King Edward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Railway Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 8. Buckle Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 9. Stanley Cottages
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cross Queen Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newland View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Garden Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Queen Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sovereign Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Market Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1