ST MARYS ROAD, WF6 2JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2JH

ST MARYS ROAD, WF6 2JH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.27 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2JH 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 2JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2JH, encompassing approximately 2054 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windross Close with total crimes: 3
  • Patience Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Altofts Lodge Drive with total crimes: 2

ST MARYS ROAD, WF6 2JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.27-15.38%
Burglary35.350.00%
Theft from the person11.460.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.22225.00%
Public order36.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.89-50.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-66.67%
Other theft10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.8414.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.890.00%
Public order11.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.81-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4150.00%
Drugs21.460.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.27233.33%
Public order34.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In February 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 offences34.87-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.3833.33%
Vehicle crime21.95100.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.92-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7922.22%
Public order25.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.380.00%
Public order20.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.350.00%
Burglary22.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202413
June 20244
May 20248
April 20247
March 202410
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 20239
September 20236

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Windross Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Patience Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Altofts Lodge Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. George Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Croft Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Sycamores
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. York Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Illingworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Greenbank Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Calverley Green Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. West Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Silkstone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1