WF6 2GF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.41 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2GF 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 2GF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2GF, encompassing approximately 1563 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 13 | 29.41 | 1200.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 8.31 | -35.71% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 | 5.75 | 700.00% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.12 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.84 | 150.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 3.20 | 50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 19.82 | -26.32% |
| Other theft | 4 | 8.95 | 300.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.56 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 2 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 0.64 | -80.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.64 | -75.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 19 | 23.02 | -9.52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 | 12.15 | -28.57% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 3.20 | 33.33% |
| Public order | 2 | 2.56 | -50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.28 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 21 | 28.13 | 75.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 | 13.43 | 75.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 | 4.48 | 20.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 3.84 | 100.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 2.56 | 50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 19.18 | -7.69% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 7.67 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 3.20 | 33.33% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 2.56 | -60.00% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.28 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 0.64 | -66.67% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 13 | 20.46 | 44.44% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 8.31 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 3.20 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.20 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.92 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 | 15.99 | -40.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 | 5.75 | 150.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.20 | 50.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 1.28 | -33.33% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 1.28 | -66.67% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
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 Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 | 18.54 | 25.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 9.59 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 3 | 1.92 | 200.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.92 | -33.33% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.28 | -60.00% |
| Shoplifting | 2 | 1.28 | 100.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 | 21.74 | -14.29% |
| Other theft | 5 | 7.67 | 66.67% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 | 3.20 | 50.00% |
| Burglary | 3 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 1.92 | 200.00% |
| Drugs | 3 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 2 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 1.28 | -83.33% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.64 | -50.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 14 | 18.54 | -17.65% |
| Shoplifting | 6 | 8.95 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 3.84 | 50.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 | 1.92 | -77.78% |
| Public order | 2 | 1.28 | -66.67% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 1.28 | -66.67% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 | 30.69 | 70.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 | 10.87 | 125.00% |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 5.75 | 166.67% |
| Public order | 6 | 5.12 | 500.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 3.84 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.92 | -33.33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 10 | 18.54 | -58.33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 | 6.39 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 | 2.56 | -25.00% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 1.92 | -25.00% |
| Other theft | 3 | 1.92 | 50.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 1.92 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Other crime | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 1 | 0.64 | -75.00% |
In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 24 | 28.13 | 0.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 4 | 15.35 | 0.00% |
| Public order | 4 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 2.56 | 0.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 1.92 | 0.00% |
| Vehicle crime | 1 | 1.28 | 0.00% |
| Drugs | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 0.64 | 0.00% |
A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 9 |
| June 2024 | 14 |
| May 2024 | 19 |
| April 2024 | 21 |
| March 2024 | 12 |
| February 2024 | 13 |
| January 2024 | 9 |
| December 2023 | 15 |
| November 2023 | 12 |
| October 2023 | 14 |
| September 2023 | 17 |
| August 2023 | 10 |
| July 2023 | 24 |
A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 8 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 5 |
| April 2024 | 7 |
| March 2024 | 4 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 6 |
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 4 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 3 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 6 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 13 |
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 4 |
| April 2024 | 3 |
| March 2024 | 2 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 6 |
| September 2023 | 8 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 4 |
A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 5 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 6 |
| March 2024 | 5 |
| February 2024 | 5 |
| January 2024 | 5 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| October 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 9 |
| August 2023 | 4 |
A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 3 |
| June 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 5 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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| July 2024 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 1 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 2 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
| August 2023 | 1 |
A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 4 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 3 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 5 |
| October 2023 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 2 |
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.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| July 2023 | 3 |
A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| November 2023 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| March 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 2 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| August 2023 | 2 |
| July 2023 | 1 |
A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | 1 |
| September 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 2GF postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 11 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 5 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |