GARFORTH DRIVE, WF6 2NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2NG

GARFORTH DRIVE, WF6 2NG, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2NG 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 2NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2NG, encompassing approximately 1226 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2NG 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
  • George Street with total crimes: 1

GARFORTH DRIVE, WF6 2NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.710.00%
Other theft14.080.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences57.34150.00%
Burglary14.080.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.820.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences24.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.63-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.63-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.45100.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Burglary11.630.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.82-50.00%

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 behaviour24.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.63100.00%
Other theft11.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-50.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.63-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.08200.00%
Vehicle crime12.450.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.080.00%
Vehicle crime21.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.630.00%

Crime by Type

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 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

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August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

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.

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July 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 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.

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June 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

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

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April 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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March 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Patience Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Altofts Lodge Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. George Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. York Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Illingworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1