WF1 3PX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3PX

WF1 3PX, Wakefield has recorded a total of 212 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 55.01 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3PX 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 3PX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3PX, encompassing approximately 3853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (8.20% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (-8.11% decrease)
  • Public order: (24) incidents (-4.00% decrease)

WF1 3PX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 27
  • Arundel Close with total crimes: 22
  • Gills Yard with total crimes: 18

WF1 3PX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6655.018.20%
Shoplifting3417.13-8.11%
Public order248.82-4.00%
Drugs186.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.6714.29%
Criminal damage and arson154.1515.38%
Other theft113.890.00%
Other crime62.85-40.00%
Burglary61.5650.00%
Vehicle crime51.5666.67%
Possession of weapons41.300.00%
Robbery31.04-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.78-33.33%
Theft from the person20.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6151.6435.56%
Shoplifting3715.8319.35%
Public order259.6019.05%
Anti-social behaviour146.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.6385.71%
Drugs123.3750.00%
Other theft113.1110.00%
Other crime102.85150.00%
Burglary42.59-33.33%
Robbery41.0433.33%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Bicycle theft30.780.00%
Theft from the person20.78-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4538.66-19.64%
Shoplifting3111.68-16.22%
Public order218.04-19.23%
Other theft105.45-52.38%
Drugs82.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.0816.67%
Anti-social behaviour71.82-58.82%
Burglary61.8220.00%
Other crime41.56-20.00%
Robbery31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-40.00%
Theft from the person30.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.78-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5650.86-8.20%
Shoplifting3714.5332.14%
Public order269.60136.36%
Other theft216.7590.91%
Anti-social behaviour175.4554.55%
Drugs84.4114.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.0820.00%
Vehicle crime51.56400.00%
Other crime51.3066.67%
Burglary51.300.00%
Possession of weapons41.30300.00%
Robbery41.04300.00%
Bicycle theft21.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6138.6638.64%
Shoplifting2815.83-28.21%
Anti-social behaviour117.27-8.33%
Other theft112.8583.33%
Public order112.85-8.33%
Drugs72.8516.67%
Burglary51.82-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-16.67%
Theft from the person41.300.00%
Other crime31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%
Robbery10.26-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4439.7022.22%
Shoplifting3911.4221.88%
Anti-social behaviour1210.12140.00%
Public order123.11-42.86%
Burglary93.11125.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.3420.00%
Drugs61.56-14.29%
Other theft61.56-53.85%
Vehicle crime51.56150.00%
Other crime41.30100.00%
Theft from the person41.04-33.33%
Robbery31.04-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.59-36.84%
Shoplifting329.3428.00%
Public order218.30-8.70%
Other theft135.45-18.75%
Drugs73.37-41.67%
Theft from the person61.82100.00%
Robbery51.5625.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.30-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.30-50.00%
Burglary41.30-42.86%
Possession of weapons21.04100.00%
Other crime20.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.52-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5745.93-6.56%
Shoplifting2514.7919.05%
Public order236.49-8.00%
Other theft165.9723.08%
Drugs124.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.1142.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.5950.00%
Burglary72.34-30.00%
Vehicle crime61.8220.00%
Robbery41.56-20.00%
Other crime31.04-40.00%
Theft from the person30.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6145.675.17%
Public order2515.8356.25%
Shoplifting216.4916.67%
Other theft135.4530.00%
Drugs123.379.09%
Burglary103.11233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.820.00%
Other crime51.56-37.50%
Robbery51.3025.00%
Vehicle crime51.3066.67%
Theft from the person31.30-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Bicycle theft10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5841.009.43%
Shoplifting1815.05-40.00%
Public order164.67-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour144.150.00%
Drugs113.6337.50%
Other theft102.8542.86%
Other crime82.5960.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.08-45.45%
Robbery41.560.00%
Theft from the person41.04-33.33%
Burglary31.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.78-62.50%
Bicycle theft20.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.52-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5344.11-19.70%
Shoplifting3013.75-25.00%
Public order177.78-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour144.4127.27%
Criminal damage and arson113.63120.00%
Vehicle crime82.8533.33%
Drugs82.08100.00%
Other theft72.08-53.33%
Theft from the person61.820.00%
Other crime51.5625.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Robbery41.0433.33%
Possession of weapons31.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6648.010.00%
Shoplifting4017.130.00%
Public order2710.380.00%
Other theft157.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.890.00%
Vehicle crime62.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.560.00%
Other crime41.300.00%
Drugs41.040.00%
Burglary41.040.00%
Robbery31.040.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20235
November 20233
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 664 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 55.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202466
July 202461
June 202445
May 202456
April 202461
March 202444
February 202436
January 202457
December 202361
November 202358
October 202353
September 202366

A total of 59 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 20238
October 20235
September 20234

A total of 248 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202424
July 202425
June 202421
May 202426
April 202411
March 202412
February 202421
January 202423
December 202325
November 202316
October 202317
September 202327

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202413
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20245
January 20249
December 20236
November 20236
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 144 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202411
June 202410
May 202421
April 202411
March 20246
February 202413
January 202416
December 202313
November 202310
October 20237
September 202315

A total of 372 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202437
June 202431
May 202437
April 202428
March 202439
February 202432
January 202425
December 202321
November 202318
October 202330
September 202340

A total of 67 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
March 20249
February 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 113 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202412
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
March 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 202312
November 202311
October 20238
September 20234

A total of 138 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202414
June 20247
May 202417
April 202411
March 202412
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 202314
October 202314
September 202311

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 43 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
April 20244
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
October 20236

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total27
    Shoplifting16
    Other crime3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Arundel Close
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary2
    Other theft2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Gills Yard
    Total18
    Drugs9
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Bus/Coach Station
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Frederick Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lower Warrengate
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Earl Street
    Total6
    Public order3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Springs
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Saville Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Hope Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Stanley Road
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 14. Arundel Street
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Back Hambleton Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Smallpage Yard
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Westmorland Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Cross Square
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Marsh Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Parking Area
    Total4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Bond Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other crime1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Robbery1
  • 23. Denstone Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Wakefield Bus Station
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Wood Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 26. Westfield Terrace
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 27. Industrial Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 28. Clarendon Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 29. Clarendon Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Grantley Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1