WATERWOOD CLOSE, WF3 1QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 1QJ

WATERWOOD CLOSE, WF3 1QJ, Leeds has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.10 per 1,000 population. This WF3 1QJ 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 1QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 1QJ, encompassing approximately 2154 residents.

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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 1QJ 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

WATERWOOD CLOSE, WF3 1QJ 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 offences45.1033.33%
Shoplifting21.86-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.710.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.96-14.29%
Public order42.78100.00%
Burglary21.860.00%
Shoplifting20.93-66.67%
Other theft10.930.00%

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 offences711.14-22.22%
Shoplifting63.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86200.00%
Public order21.39-33.33%
Other theft10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.75125.00%
Shoplifting44.18-20.00%
Public order31.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.50150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.86-50.00%
Public order20.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.75300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.710.00%
Public order31.860.00%
Shoplifting21.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting64.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.78-71.43%
Other crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.28-12.50%
Public order33.2550.00%
Shoplifting31.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.75-11.11%
Shoplifting63.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.780.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Other theft10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.2850.00%
Shoplifting34.1850.00%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Public order10.46-85.71%
Burglary10.46-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order711.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.25-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.78100.00%
Shoplifting22.78-75.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.38 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
September 20238

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20241
December 20232
October 20236
September 20233

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20237

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20249
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20247
December 20238
November 20239
October 20236
September 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
June 20244
May 20242
March 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 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
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 1QJ 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. Constable Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1