WF6 2HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2HZ

WF6 2HZ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.14 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2HZ 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 2HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2HZ, encompassing approximately 3417 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF6 2HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Street with total crimes: 4
  • Carlton Close with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

WF6 2HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.14-21.43%
Public order33.2250.00%
Vehicle crime20.88-33.33%
Other crime10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.66-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.10-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour41.17300.00%
Vehicle crime31.1750.00%
Public order20.88-60.00%
Burglary20.59-33.33%
Other theft20.59100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.29-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.83-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson74.3975.00%
Public order52.0566.67%
Burglary31.46-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Vehicle crime20.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1911.1226.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.56100.00%
Burglary41.17300.00%
Public order31.17-25.00%
Other crime30.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Drugs10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.3650.00%
Public order44.39100.00%
Other theft41.1733.33%
Drugs21.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59100.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.5625.00%
Other theft32.93-40.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.34150.00%
Vehicle crime51.46400.00%
Other theft51.460.00%
Public order11.460.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Burglary10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4450.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.51-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.44-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.170.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other crime20.59100.00%
Public order10.59-50.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences97.31-43.75%
Vehicle crime42.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.1733.33%
Burglary21.170.00%
Public order20.59-50.00%
Other theft20.590.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.1933.33%
Public order44.68100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.3171.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.510.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Public order20.59100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.050.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Drugs20.880.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 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 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202414
July 202415
June 202419
May 202415
April 202410
March 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 20239
November 202316
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

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
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242

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

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nelson Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Carlton Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 4. Carlton Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Ashfield Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Haw Hill View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Carlton Green
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eastfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fairway Approach
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Fairway Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Paddock
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Snydale Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1