WF1 3BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3BH

WF1 3BH, Wakefield has recorded a total of 269 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 92.03 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3BH 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 3BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3BH, encompassing approximately 2922 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (82) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (46) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (31) incidents (-20.51% decrease)

WF1 3BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 22

WF1 3BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8292.037.89%
Shoplifting4628.05-8.00%
Public order3115.74-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour2610.61-13.33%
Drugs218.90110.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.18-28.57%
Other theft125.139.09%
Burglary84.11100.00%
Theft from the person62.74200.00%
Possession of weapons52.05150.00%
Bicycle theft51.7125.00%
Other crime41.71-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.37300.00%
Robbery41.37-42.86%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 76 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7689.6413.43%
Shoplifting5026.0035.14%
Public order3917.1144.44%
Anti-social behaviour3013.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson2110.2675.00%
Other theft117.18-26.67%
Drugs103.76-33.33%
Robbery73.4275.00%
Other crime52.390.00%
Burglary41.71-55.56%
Bicycle theft41.370.00%
Theft from the person21.37-71.43%
Possession of weapons20.68-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.68-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6776.30-25.56%
Shoplifting3722.92-21.28%
Public order2712.66-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour189.24-28.00%
Drugs156.1666.67%
Other theft155.13-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson125.130.00%
Burglary94.11-18.18%
Theft from the person73.08250.00%
Other crime52.3925.00%
Robbery41.71300.00%
Vehicle crime41.37300.00%
Possession of weapons31.37-40.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9091.01-6.25%
Shoplifting4730.796.82%
Public order3416.0888.89%
Anti-social behaviour2511.6325.00%
Other theft238.5527.78%
Criminal damage and arson127.8750.00%
Burglary114.11120.00%
Drugs93.760.00%
Possession of weapons53.080.00%
Other crime41.71300.00%
Theft from the person21.37-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9679.0317.07%
Shoplifting4432.84-12.00%
Anti-social behaviour2015.05-25.93%
Other theft186.8428.57%
Public order186.16-5.26%
Drugs96.16-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.08-20.00%
Burglary52.74-44.44%
Theft from the person51.71-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.71-25.00%
Robbery21.03-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Other crime10.68-75.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 82 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8285.8754.72%
Shoplifting5028.0538.89%
Anti-social behaviour2717.1168.75%
Public order199.24-26.92%
Drugs186.5080.00%
Other theft146.16-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson104.7942.86%
Burglary93.4228.57%
Theft from the person73.0840.00%
Vehicle crime42.390.00%
Other crime41.37100.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Robbery31.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5365.69-39.77%
Shoplifting3618.13-14.29%
Public order2612.32-7.14%
Other theft168.90-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour165.4733.33%
Drugs105.47-16.67%
Burglary73.42133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.39-46.15%
Robbery62.3950.00%
Theft from the person52.050.00%
Vehicle crime41.71300.00%
Possession of weapons31.370.00%
Other crime21.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 88 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8879.37-5.38%
Shoplifting4230.1144.83%
Public order2814.37-24.32%
Other theft179.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.8285.71%
Anti-social behaviour124.4520.00%
Drugs124.11-14.29%
Theft from the person54.110.00%
Robbery41.71-42.86%
Other crime41.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons31.3750.00%
Burglary31.03-76.92%
Vehicle crime11.03-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9384.5114.81%
Public order3731.82105.56%
Shoplifting2912.66-19.44%
Other theft179.9241.67%
Drugs145.827.69%
Burglary134.79333.33%
Anti-social behaviour104.45-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.42-12.50%
Robbery72.3916.67%
Other crime62.39-25.00%
Theft from the person52.05-16.67%
Vehicle crime51.7125.00%
Bicycle theft21.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8173.22-17.35%
Shoplifting3627.71-26.53%
Public order1812.32-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour166.16-20.00%
Drugs135.478.33%
Other theft124.45-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.11-46.67%
Other crime82.7460.00%
Robbery62.7420.00%
Theft from the person62.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.05100.00%
Burglary31.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9895.118.89%
Shoplifting4933.53-7.55%
Public order3216.76-36.00%
Anti-social behaviour2010.9517.65%
Other theft186.84-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson156.1615.38%
Drugs125.1350.00%
Theft from the person94.11125.00%
Burglary63.0820.00%
Possession of weapons52.05150.00%
Robbery51.7125.00%
Other crime51.7125.00%
Vehicle crime21.71-75.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 90 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9095.110.00%
Shoplifting5330.790.00%
Public order5018.130.00%
Other theft2017.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour176.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.820.00%
Vehicle crime84.450.00%
Drugs82.740.00%
Burglary52.740.00%
Other crime41.710.00%
Robbery41.370.00%
Theft from the person41.370.00%
Possession of weapons21.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 996 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 83.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 98 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202482
July 202476
June 202467
May 202490
April 202496
March 202482
February 202453
January 202488
December 202393
November 202381
October 202398
September 202390

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20244
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 359 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202431
July 202439
June 202427
May 202434
April 202418
March 202419
February 202426
January 202428
December 202337
November 202318
October 202332
September 202350

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202421
June 202412
May 202412
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 202413
December 20237
November 20238
October 202315
September 202313

A total of 193 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202411
June 202415
May 202423
April 202418
March 202414
February 202416
January 202417
December 202317
November 202312
October 202318
September 202320

A total of 519 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202446
July 202450
June 202437
May 202447
April 202444
March 202450
February 202436
January 202442
December 202329
November 202336
October 202349
September 202353

A total of 83 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20244
June 20249
May 202411
April 20245
March 20249
February 20247
January 20243
December 202313
November 20233
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 151 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202410
June 202415
May 20249
April 20249
March 202418
February 202410
January 202412
December 202314
November 202313
October 202312
September 20238

A total of 237 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202426
July 202430
June 202418
May 202425
April 202420
March 202427
February 202416
January 202412
December 202310
November 202316
October 202320
September 202317

A total of 34 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
March 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232
September 20238

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 53 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 63 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20242
April 20245
March 20247
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20239
September 20234

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Theft from the person3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting16
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Arundel Close
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Gills Yard
    Total18
    Drugs9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Albion Court
    Total17
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Public order4
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Frederick Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lower Warrengate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rodney Yard
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 11. The Springs
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Carter Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Saville Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Hope Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Wakefield Westgate (Station)
    Total5
    Bicycle theft1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Back Hambleton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Smallpage Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Westmorland Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cross Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Marsh Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Bond Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 24. South Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 25. Denstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Wakefield Bus Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Barstow Square
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 28. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Cliff Parade
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Carnforth Avenue
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1