Total Crime Rate
92.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ripley Drive area has the 41st highest crime rate of 114 local areas in Altofts and Whitwood , and the 520th highest crime rate of 1,130 local areas in Wakefield .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Ripley Drive (WF6 1TZ) in the last 12 months was 92.7 per 1,000 residents and was 23.7% lower than the Altofts and Whitwood average (121.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Possession of weapons ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 36.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -15.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -92.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ripley Drive (WF6 1TZ), the main crime hotspot is near Newlaithes Crescent. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Altofts and Whitwood| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Newlaithes Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Ripley Close | Under investigation |
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