PRIORY CLOSE, WF6 2PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2PT

PRIORY CLOSE, WF6 2PT, Wakefield has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.82 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2PT 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 2PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2PT, encompassing approximately 2404 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF6 2PT 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
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

PRIORY CLOSE, WF6 2PT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences75.8216.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.910.00%
Public order20.83100.00%
Other theft20.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.83-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.490.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.910.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.830.00%
Burglary10.830.00%

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 offences22.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson33.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.25-40.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 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 offences54.57150.00%
Burglary12.080.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.740.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.83-50.00%
Public order10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.9133.33%
Burglary11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 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 offences31.66-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences54.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.820.00%
Public order14.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 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.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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 September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 2PT 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Martin Frobisher Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Altofts Hall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Priory Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Ryedale Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Langdale Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1