BUXTON PLACE, WF1 3JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3JQ

BUXTON PLACE, WF1 3JQ, Wakefield has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.87 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3JQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 711 crimes and a crime rate of 17.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 3JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3JQ, encompassing approximately 2635 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 3JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Belgravia Road with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Hepworth Gardens with total crimes: 4

BUXTON PLACE, WF1 3JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.8714.29%
Violence and sexual offences73.0440.00%
Vehicle crime42.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.520.00%
Drugs20.76100.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.49133.33%
Violence and sexual offences52.66-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Burglary20.76-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.35-40.00%
Burglary42.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.52100.00%
Shoplifting31.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6266.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.7966.67%
Shoplifting51.9025.00%
Vehicle crime21.90-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.1120.00%
Vehicle crime52.280.00%
Shoplifting41.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.1450.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.7325.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.9066.67%
Public order41.900.00%
Shoplifting41.52-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52100.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.87700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.040.00%
Public order41.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Other theft20.76100.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.41-50.00%
Burglary21.14-33.33%
Shoplifting10.76-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.280.00%
Vehicle crime42.28300.00%
Burglary31.52200.00%
Other theft31.140.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.83250.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime12.28-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.350.00%
Public order33.0450.00%
Vehicle crime31.14-25.00%
Shoplifting21.14-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.040.00%
Vehicle crime43.040.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Other theft20.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 20245
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20236
November 20238
October 20238

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
March 20244
January 20246
November 20232

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20241
January 20247
December 20237
November 20232
October 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Belgravia Road
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hepworth Gardens
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cawood Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Hoult Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Cyprus Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St John'S Mount
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Andrew Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Oxford Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Westfield Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. North Road Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Spinners Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Whitehall Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1