POPLAR AVENUE, WF10 3QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF10 3QF

POPLAR AVENUE, WF10 3QF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.76 per 1,000 population. This WF10 3QF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF10 postcode area, which has experienced 797 crimes and a crime rate of 15.41 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF10 3QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF10 3QF, encompassing approximately 2458 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF10 3QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Toll Hill Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Park Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

POPLAR AVENUE, WF10 3QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.76-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour83.66-42.86%
Other theft23.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.87180.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.7030.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.29-40.00%
Public order31.2250.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.17-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson54.07400.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0325.00%
Other crime22.03100.00%
Public order20.81-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.46-19.05%
Shoplifting66.92200.00%
Public order52.44150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.03-55.56%
Burglary21.63100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2116.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.54125.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.660.00%
Public order21.63100.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.3627.27%
Anti-social behaviour45.70300.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Other crime10.81-50.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.730.00%
Burglary24.470.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.5422.22%
Anti-social behaviour44.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.73-30.77%
Public order43.66300.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.81-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-83.33%
Other theft10.41-75.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.02-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour65.29200.00%
Other theft42.440.00%
Possession of weapons21.630.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9877.78%
Criminal damage and arson36.51200.00%
Public order31.22200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.220.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5112.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.660.00%
Public order10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Other crime10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.250.00%
Shoplifting20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 161 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202413
May 202410
April 202417
March 202421
February 202414
January 202411
December 202311
November 20239
October 202313
September 202316
August 20239
July 20238

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20234
July 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20244
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 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
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
December 20231
October 20232
August 20231
July 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF10 3QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Toll Hill Drive
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Park Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Orchard Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Crewe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Acacia Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Cookson Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Ives Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Henson Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1