THE OVAL, WF1 3QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3QB

THE OVAL, WF1 3QB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.86 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3QB 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 3QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3QB, encompassing approximately 2386 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF1 3QB area, explore the WF1 3QB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

WF1 3QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Wicket Drive with total crimes: 13
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7

THE OVAL, WF1 3QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1618.86300.00%
Violence and sexual offences136.7130.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.45600.00%
Public order42.93-33.33%
Other theft31.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.26100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.48100.00%
Public order64.19200.00%
Shoplifting42.51-42.86%
Vehicle crime11.68-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In June 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
Shoplifting77.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.93-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Public order20.84-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.06-20.00%
Shoplifting73.35-36.36%
Public order52.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-33.33%
Other crime10.84-50.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1112.1522.22%
Violence and sexual offences104.61-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour34.19200.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Public order10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.57240.00%
Shoplifting97.1250.00%
Drugs13.770.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.87-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.51-70.59%
Other theft22.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.4113.33%
Shoplifting107.12233.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.6436.36%
Shoplifting36.290.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Burglary20.84100.00%
Public order10.84-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.32-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.610.00%
Shoplifting31.68-25.00%
Public order21.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Other theft20.84-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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 offences1713.41183.33%
Public order47.120.00%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Other theft31.6850.00%
Vehicle crime21.26100.00%
Burglary10.84-66.67%
Other crime10.42-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.220.00%
Shoplifting42.510.00%
Other crime31.680.00%
Burglary31.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 202410
March 202417
February 20245
January 202417
December 202315
November 202311
October 202317
September 20236

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 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
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 20246
January 202410
December 20233
November 20233
October 20234
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

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 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231
September 20233

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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting12
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Wicket Drive
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Butterfield Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Boundary Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Westfield View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Potter Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Harrison Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fourth Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1