POLPERRO CLOSE, WF6 2SA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2SA

POLPERRO CLOSE, WF6 2SA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.22 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2SA 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 2SA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2SA, encompassing approximately 2367 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF6 2SA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nelson Street with total crimes: 3
  • Crossman Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Pippin'S Approach with total crimes: 1

POLPERRO CLOSE, WF6 2SA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.22-37.50%
Vehicle crime22.110.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.22-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.380.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.45400.00%
Other theft26.34100.00%
Public order20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.80-50.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-71.43%
Burglary10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.96-40.00%
Vehicle crime42.530.00%
Drugs11.69-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.02400.00%
Burglary54.220.00%
Drugs22.11100.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.38-72.73%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.49175.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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 offences42.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In August 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 offences43.38-20.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.220.00%
Public order32.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20248
May 202415
April 20243
March 20246
February 202410
January 20242
December 20233
November 202311
October 20234
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20244
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
July 20233

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20247
January 20243
November 20231
October 20231
August 20231
July 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20232
September 20231

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

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Nelson Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Crossman Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pippin'S Approach
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Salisbury Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Buckthorne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oak Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Harewood Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1