WHARFEDALE DRIVE, WF6 2RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2RA

WHARFEDALE DRIVE, WF6 2RA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2RA, encompassing approximately 1334 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2RA 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
  • Poplar Drive with total crimes: 2

WHARFEDALE DRIVE, WF6 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, 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 offences56.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.750.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Public order10.750.00%

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 offences35.990.00%
Possession of weapons22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%

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 offences34.5050.00%
Other crime12.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.500.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.50-50.00%

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 offences45.25300.00%
Vehicle crime23.000.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary24.500.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.50-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.5025.00%
Vehicle crime13.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.75-20.00%
Other theft13.000.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.9925.00%
Burglary23.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In October 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 offences46.74300.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Other crime10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.250.00%
Burglary12.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
October 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
October 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

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 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF6 2RA 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. Poplar Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Altofts Hall Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hey'S Buildings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1