CROFT AVENUE, WF6 2JW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2JW

CROFT AVENUE, WF6 2JW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.98 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2JW 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 2JW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2JW, encompassing approximately 1629 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Theft from the person: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2JW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Patience Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Altofts Lodge Drive with total crimes: 2
  • St Mary'S Road with total crimes: 1

CROFT AVENUE, WF6 2JW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.98-33.33%
Burglary24.910.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.28200.00%
Public order37.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Other theft11.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.30-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour12.46-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.5240.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.75-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Public order10.61-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.59250.00%
Public order34.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.23-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other theft11.230.00%

In January 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.840.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.46-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.3733.33%
Public order24.91100.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.5220.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.680.00%
Public order11.230.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.520.00%
Burglary13.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%

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 5 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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202412
June 20244
May 20247
April 20245
March 20247
February 20242
December 20232
November 20238
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
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 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

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