OAKWOOD CLOSE, WF6 2NY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2NY

OAKWOOD CLOSE, WF6 2NY, Wakefield has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.43 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2NY 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 2NY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2NY, encompassing approximately 2490 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2NY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windross Close with total crimes: 4
  • Temple Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 2

OAKWOOD CLOSE, WF6 2NY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.4333.33%
Other theft34.8250.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.0250.00%
Other theft23.61100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Theft from the person10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences64.82200.00%
Burglary22.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

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 offences22.01-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-66.67%
Other theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-25.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.82-20.00%
Drugs31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Other theft11.20-50.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.4266.67%
Public order42.010.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.61-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.0233.33%
Other theft21.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

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 offences32.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.42-53.85%
Vehicle crime22.41100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.63116.67%
Anti-social behaviour25.220.00%
Public order20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.020.00%
Shoplifting32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Public order10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20241
March 20244
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236
October 202313
September 20236

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Windross Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Temple Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brook Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Altofts Lodge Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Lawns Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Drury Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Illingworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Martin Frobisher Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Altofts Hall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Priory Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1