MEADOWCROFT ROAD, WF1 3TA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3TA

MEADOWCROFT ROAD, WF1 3TA, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3TA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF1 postcode area, which has experienced 779 crimes and a crime rate of 18.86 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF1 3TA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3TA, encompassing approximately 1567 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

WF1 3TA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Court with total crimes: 3
  • Mountbatten Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Michael Avenue with total crimes: 2

MEADOWCROFT ROAD, WF1 3TA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.85250.00%
Other crime34.470.00%
Public order31.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.910.00%
Shoplifting10.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.38-60.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.57-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.19100.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Shoplifting21.280.00%
Vehicle crime21.280.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.74100.00%
Shoplifting23.83-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.66-40.00%
Shoplifting31.9150.00%
Other theft21.91100.00%
Burglary21.28100.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.740.00%
Shoplifting23.19-33.33%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.02150.00%
Shoplifting33.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.910.00%
Burglary11.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order24.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.19300.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.55-90.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.380.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Other theft10.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.64-94.44%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1819.1420.00%
Public order411.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.55-33.33%
Other theft22.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.67150.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.830.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting68.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.830.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Burglary11.280.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Robbery10.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
March 20241

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 202310
September 20234
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
December 20232
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 202318
August 202315
July 20236

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Holly Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Mountbatten Avenue
    Total3
    Other crime2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Michael Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Woolford Way
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. Avondale Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Firth Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Keats Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Belfry Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mountbatten Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Heather Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1