CROFT AVENUE, WF3 2AD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 2AD

CROFT AVENUE, WF3 2AD, Leeds has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.68 per 1,000 population. This WF3 2AD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader WF3 postcode area, which has experienced 294 crimes and a crime rate of 8.58 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this WF3 2AD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 2AD, encompassing approximately 1090 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the WF3 2AD area, explore the WF3 2AD Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF3 2AD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Church Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Brayshaw Road with total crimes: 4

CROFT AVENUE, WF3 2AD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences725.68-36.36%
Shoplifting76.42133.33%
Public order66.42100.00%
Drugs25.500.00%
Burglary21.83-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.83-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1131.1983.33%
Criminal damage and arson610.09500.00%
Burglary45.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.67300.00%
Public order33.67200.00%
Shoplifting32.75-57.14%
Other theft12.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.5175.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.42-50.00%
Other crime15.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-75.00%
Public order10.92-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.92-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.01300.00%
Shoplifting43.670.00%
Public order33.6750.00%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.830.00%
Other theft21.83100.00%
Other crime11.830.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Robbery10.920.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.43150.00%
Shoplifting49.17100.00%
Public order23.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.830.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.92-42.86%
Burglary33.6750.00%
Shoplifting22.750.00%
Possession of weapons11.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.170.00%
Burglary26.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.83-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.9240.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.4250.00%
Drugs12.750.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.0925.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.59100.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Burglary10.92-66.67%
Public order10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.09-50.00%
Burglary33.670.00%
Drugs12.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.34200.00%
Public order55.5066.67%
Burglary34.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.75-50.00%
Shoplifting11.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences819.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.340.00%
Public order33.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.750.00%
Burglary21.830.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20246
May 202412
April 202410
March 20244
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20236
September 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF3 2AD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 2. Church Lane
    Total4
    Public order4
  • 3. Brayshaw Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Royston Hill
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 5. Chapel Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Croft Avenue
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 7. Cherry Tree Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cherry Tree Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Main Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Bramley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Laburnum Close
    Total1
    Public order1