WHISPERWOOD ROAD, WF1 3TU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF1 3TU

WHISPERWOOD ROAD, WF1 3TU, Wakefield has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.70 per 1,000 population. This WF1 3TU 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 3TU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF1 3TU, encompassing approximately 1953 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

WF1 3TU 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

WHISPERWOOD ROAD, WF1 3TU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, 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 offences88.70166.67%
Public order34.10200.00%
Other crime21.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.63-25.00%
Shoplifting21.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.02100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.66-33.33%
Other crime22.050.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 offences64.61200.00%
Shoplifting23.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting35.6350.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.54-60.00%
Other theft21.02100.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

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 offences54.610.00%
Shoplifting22.56-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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 offences55.63150.00%
Shoplifting32.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Burglary11.020.00%

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 order23.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Public order12.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.51-91.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.17140.00%
Other theft16.14-50.00%
Shoplifting10.51-94.44%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1816.3820.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.220.00%
Public order42.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Other theft21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.020.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1511.26150.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.560.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.070.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20243
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20231
October 202312
September 20235
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20234
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 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20232
August 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241

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 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20242
January 20241
July 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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 3TU 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. Keats Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Belfry Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Meadow Garth
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Mountbatten Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Heather Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1