THE CRESCENT, WF6 2QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2QF

THE CRESCENT, WF6 2QF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.48 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2QF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF6 postcode area, which has experienced 205 crimes and a crime rate of 9.06 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF6 2QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2QF, encompassing approximately 2321 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Sycamores with total crimes: 5
  • Calverley Green Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brook Street with total crimes: 2

THE CRESCENT, WF6 2QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.170.00%
Public order31.720.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

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 offences43.01-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.450.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7250.00%
Drugs21.290.00%
Other theft10.86-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.89300.00%
Public order33.450.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime23.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.4533.33%
Vehicle crime21.72100.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 offences32.58-72.73%
Anti-social behaviour11.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.89-15.38%
Public order24.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.75116.67%
Anti-social behaviour35.600.00%
Public order21.29100.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences65.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.58-33.33%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29-33.33%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202412
June 20244
May 20248
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 202311
October 202313
September 20236
August 20234
July 20238

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
March 20243
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231
August 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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
October 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231

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
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. The Sycamores
    Total5
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Calverley Green Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 3. Brook Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Patience Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Armstrong Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Hanby Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. George Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Illingworth Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Ash Tree Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Windross Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1