LOCK LANE, WF6 2QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2QJ

LOCK LANE, WF6 2QJ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.68 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2QJ 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 2QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2QJ, encompassing approximately 1954 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF6 2QJ 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
  • Pearson Street with total crimes: 2

LOCK LANE, WF6 2QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.610.00%
Public order21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.02-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 offences65.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.070.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.090.00%
Possession of weapons21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.560.00%
Other crime11.54-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime35.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.5450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.07-50.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-50.00%

In March 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 offences45.12100.00%
Vehicle crime22.05-33.33%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime35.63200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.540.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-66.67%
Public order11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.6150.00%
Burglary13.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences43.07-20.00%
Vehicle crime12.050.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 offences56.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.560.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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 offences107.68400.00%
Public order15.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 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
September 20231

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20235
October 202310
September 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
September 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 2QJ 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. Pearson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Altofts Hall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Priory Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Church Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edward Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ryedale Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Langdale Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1