ARMSTRONG CLOSE, WF6 2PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2PW

ARMSTRONG CLOSE, WF6 2PW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2PW 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 2PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2PW, encompassing approximately 2232 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Windross Close with total crimes: 3
  • Clayton Place with total crimes: 2
  • Poplar Drive with total crimes: 2

ARMSTRONG CLOSE, WF6 2PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences64.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 offences23.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.79-50.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.5833.33%
Other crime21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 offences33.14-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 offences54.48150.00%
Burglary12.240.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 arson23.580.00%
Vehicle crime20.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.90-50.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.6933.33%
Vehicle crime11.790.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 offences31.79-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%

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 offences54.93-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

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 offences106.72150.00%
Public order14.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.930.00%
Shoplifting31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Burglary10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 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
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234

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
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
April 20242
February 20242
November 20232
September 20232

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

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 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 2PW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Windross Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Clayton Place
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Poplar Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Temple Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Silkstone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Altofts Hall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hey'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1