POPLAR DRIVE, WF6 2QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2QW

POPLAR DRIVE, WF6 2QW, Wakefield has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.84 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2QW 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 2QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2QW, encompassing approximately 1445 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

WF6 2QW 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
  • Hey'S Buildings with total crimes: 1

POPLAR DRIVE, WF6 2QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Possession of weapons recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Possession of weapons24.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.38-33.33%
Burglary11.380.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences32.7750.00%
Vehicle crime12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime24.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs12.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.84100.00%
Vehicle crime21.38100.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.840.00%
Public order11.380.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

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 offences32.770.00%
Burglary12.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.7750.00%
Other theft12.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.84-33.33%
Burglary21.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

In October 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 offences34.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.08-50.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.61100.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.08100.00%
Bicycle theft11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

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 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20242
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 28 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
October 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231
August 20233

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 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241
September 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 2QW postcode area is presented below.

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