FAIRWAY APPROACH, WF6 2LX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2LX

FAIRWAY APPROACH, WF6 2LX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2LX 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 2LX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2LX, encompassing approximately 3351 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF6 2LX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eastfield Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Castleford Road with total crimes: 3
  • Nelson Street with total crimes: 3

FAIRWAY APPROACH, WF6 2LX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.8950.00%
Vehicle crime30.8950.00%
Public order20.89-60.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.30-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.14-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.1850.00%
Public order51.79150.00%
Burglary31.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Possession of weapons20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.1487.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.4733.33%
Burglary41.190.00%
Other crime31.1950.00%
Other theft20.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.60100.00%
Public order20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.16-11.11%
Public order42.3933.33%
Other theft31.1950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89200.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.3728.57%
Public order32.68200.00%
Other theft20.89-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.76-22.22%
Other theft62.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.79150.00%
Vehicle crime41.49100.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences95.3712.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.680.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.97-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson32.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.890.00%
Other theft20.60100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Public order10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.26-43.75%
Vehicle crime32.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Public order20.60-33.33%
Other crime10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.0533.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.89-40.00%
Public order30.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.7671.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.5825.00%
Vehicle crime31.490.00%
Public order30.89200.00%
Other theft10.890.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

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 offences74.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202414
June 202415
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20239
November 202316
October 202312
September 20237

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20246
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Eastfield Grove
    Total4
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Castleford Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nelson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beckbridge Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairway Approach
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Granville Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Carlton Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Shaw Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Ripley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ripley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Swale Approach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lakeside Park
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Newfield Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1