CHURCHFIELD CROFT, WF6 2QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2QD

CHURCHFIELD CROFT, WF6 2QD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.13 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2QD 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 2QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2QD, encompassing approximately 2534 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF6 2QD 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
  • Temple Gardens with total crimes: 1

CHURCHFIELD CROFT, WF6 2QD 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 Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.1350.00%
Other theft22.37100.00%
Burglary20.79100.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.340.00%
Possession of weapons31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.7633.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.16-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

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 offences44.73-20.00%
Drugs31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18200.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.5266.67%
Other theft21.970.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

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 offences33.550.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

In January 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 offences32.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.18100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.37-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.76100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.50180.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.520.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.520.00%
Shoplifting31.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20245
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
October 202314
September 20235

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
March 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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

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 2QD 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. Temple Gardens
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. St Mary'S Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. George Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. York Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Illingworth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Silkstone Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Altofts Hall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hey'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1