WICKET DRIVE, WF1 3AL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3AL

WICKET DRIVE, WF1 3AL, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3AL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 834 crimes and a crime rate of 20.19 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 3AL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3AL, encompassing approximately 1975 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 3AL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wicket Drive with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Butterfield Way with total crimes: 3

WICKET DRIVE, WF1 3AL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.6818.18%
Anti-social behaviour56.58400.00%
Other theft32.53200.00%
Public order31.52-40.00%
Shoplifting31.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.63175.00%
Public order55.57400.00%
Other crime12.530.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Public order11.01-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.10-27.27%
Public order54.050.00%
Other crime12.53-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.11-31.25%
Other crime25.570.00%
Possession of weapons11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.12166.67%
Drugs18.100.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.04-64.71%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.1413.33%
Vehicle crime18.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1510.1215.38%
Other theft27.59100.00%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Public order11.01-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.65-40.91%
Public order36.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%
Burglary10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.70450.00%
Public order311.140.00%
Other theft31.5250.00%
Vehicle crime21.52100.00%
Burglary11.01-50.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.070.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202411
June 20244
May 20248
April 202411
March 202416
February 20246
January 202417
December 202315
November 202313
October 202322
September 20234

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF1 3AL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wicket Drive
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Butterfield Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boundary Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Westfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Potter Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Harrison Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1