KING STREET, WF6 2QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2QH

KING STREET, WF6 2QH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.03 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2QH 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 2QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2QH, encompassing approximately 2307 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bransdale Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Armstrong Close with total crimes: 2
  • Windross Close with total crimes: 1

KING STREET, WF6 2QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences23.030.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

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 offences21.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%

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 offences43.9033.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.730.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

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 arson33.47200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.30-40.00%
Drugs11.300.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 offences54.77150.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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 arson23.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.87-33.33%
Public order10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.600.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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 offences31.73-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%

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 offences53.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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 offences106.07150.00%
Public order14.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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 offences45.20300.00%
Shoplifting31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-50.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft33.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30100.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.43-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.770.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
October 202310
September 20234
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 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
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

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 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
October 20231
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
August 20233
July 20231

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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bransdale Walk
    Total2
    Possession of weapons2
  • 2. Armstrong Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Windross Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hey'S Buildings
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Langdale Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1