WF3 1BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 1BE

WF3 1BE, Leeds has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.21 per 1,000 population. This WF3 1BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF3 postcode area, which has experienced 188 crimes and a crime rate of 5.49 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF3 1BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 1BE, encompassing approximately 1918 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF3 1BE area, explore the WF3 1BE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF3 1BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Old Hall Road with total crimes: 3
  • Westerton Court with total crimes: 2
  • Smithy Lane with total crimes: 2

WF3 1BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.2133.33%
Shoplifting22.08-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.56-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.25-28.57%
Public order32.6150.00%
Shoplifting21.56-66.67%
Burglary11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.470.00%
Shoplifting63.6550.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1350.00%
Public order21.56-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.04100.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.90133.33%
Shoplifting43.65-20.00%
Public order32.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.78150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.61-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.56-33.33%
Public order21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.34133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.650.00%
Shoplifting21.56-66.67%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.73100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.13-50.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.38-14.29%
Public order33.1350.00%
Shoplifting31.56-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.42-12.50%
Shoplifting63.65100.00%
Public order23.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.52-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.3860.00%
Shoplifting34.1750.00%
Other theft31.56200.00%
Other crime21.560.00%
Public order11.04-83.33%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In October 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order610.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.560.00%
Shoplifting21.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20247
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20232

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF3 1BE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Old Hall Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Westerton Court
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 3. Smithy Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Greenwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1