POTTER MEWS, WF1 3FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3FD

POTTER MEWS, WF1 3FD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.61 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3FD 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 3FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3FD, encompassing approximately 1984 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

WF1 3FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wicket Drive with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • St John'S Grove with total crimes: 2

POTTER MEWS, WF1 3FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.050.00%
Other theft42.52300.00%
Shoplifting32.020.00%
Public order21.51-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.01-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.59140.00%
Public order66.05200.00%
Vehicle crime33.02200.00%
Other theft11.510.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.05-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.520.00%
Public order21.51-66.67%
Drugs11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.58-18.18%
Public order64.540.00%
Vehicle crime13.020.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.58-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.540.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.58114.29%
Public order27.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.54-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson33.53200.00%
Robbery11.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.6130.77%
Vehicle crime38.570.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.060.00%
Other theft26.55100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

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 offences1311.09-23.53%
Public order36.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.61240.00%
Public order48.570.00%
Vehicle crime32.02200.00%
Other theft21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Burglary10.50-50.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.540.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Other theft21.010.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
March 20242
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202412
June 20245
May 20249
April 202411
March 202415
February 20247
January 202417
December 202313
November 202313
October 202317
September 20235

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Wicket Drive
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St John'S Grove
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 4. Boundary Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Hepworth Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ashworth Square
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Belgrave Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Westfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Potter Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Harrison Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1