LEE BRIGG, WF6 2LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2LN

LEE BRIGG, WF6 2LN, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.79 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2LN 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 2LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2LN, encompassing approximately 2063 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF6 2LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brook Street with total crimes: 2
  • Altofts Lodge Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Lawns Close with total crimes: 1

LEE BRIGG, WF6 2LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7914.29%
Public order33.880.00%
Other theft21.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.82-41.67%
Burglary23.390.00%
Theft from the person10.970.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%

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 offences1210.18140.00%
Public order35.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.88-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour12.42-66.67%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 offences85.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.880.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4250.00%
Drugs21.450.00%
Burglary10.970.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.82150.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

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 behaviour22.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.97100.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In January 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order22.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.97-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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 offences31.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.85-14.29%
Public order22.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In October 2023, 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 offences75.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.390.00%
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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.850.00%
Burglary12.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Public order10.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 202412
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20236
October 20237
September 20236

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
March 20243
January 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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

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

MonthCount
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Altofts Lodge Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 3. Lawns Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Drury Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Illingworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. East View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Greenbank Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newland View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Martin Frobisher Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1