WF6 2XA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF6 2XA

WF6 2XA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.03 per 1,000 population. This WF6 2XA 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 2XA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF6 2XA, encompassing approximately 1897 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (7.69% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

WF6 2XA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cheapside with total crimes: 8
  • West Street with total crimes: 8
  • Market Place with total crimes: 7

WF6 2XA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1420.037.69%
Violence and sexual offences137.38116.67%
Anti-social behaviour46.8533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.11-57.14%
Public order21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.971200.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.85600.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.16200.00%
Public order21.58-50.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.23-14.29%
Public order46.32300.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-75.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.28-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson47.38-33.33%
Shoplifting42.110.00%
Other theft32.110.00%
Drugs21.580.00%
Public order11.05-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.1972.73%
Anti-social behaviour610.01-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.16100.00%
Public order43.16100.00%
Shoplifting42.11100.00%
Other theft32.1150.00%
Burglary11.58-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.50-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour105.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.58200.00%
Shoplifting21.58-60.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Public order21.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.8685.71%
Shoplifting56.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.64100.00%
Other theft22.11-33.33%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.07-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour53.69150.00%
Other theft32.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.58-33.33%
Other crime11.050.00%
Public order10.53-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.23-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson35.8050.00%
Other theft31.580.00%
Public order31.5850.00%
Shoplifting31.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.050.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.7644.44%
Other theft36.85200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Public order21.05100.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05100.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.53-83.33%
Drugs10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.12-30.77%
Shoplifting64.74-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.16-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-50.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Public order10.53-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.53-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.130.00%
Shoplifting86.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.220.00%
Public order53.690.00%
Other theft32.640.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20246
June 202412
May 202414
April 202419
March 202411
February 202413
January 20247
December 202311
November 202313
October 20239
September 202313

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
April 20246
March 202410
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202413
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
December 20233
November 20231
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Cheapside
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. West Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 3. Market Place
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. King Edward Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Assembly Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 6. Stanley Cottages
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. West Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Falmouth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Garden Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Railway Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1