ORCHARD CLOSE, WF3 2HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 2HH

ORCHARD CLOSE, WF3 2HH, Leeds has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.42 per 1,000 population. This WF3 2HH 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 2HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 2HH, encompassing approximately 802 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

WF3 2HH 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

ORCHARD CLOSE, WF3 2HH 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 offences732.4240.00%
Shoplifting78.73133.33%
Public order58.73150.00%
Drugs26.230.00%
Burglary22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.250.00%

In July 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 offences522.440.00%
Shoplifting36.23-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.74200.00%
Public order23.74100.00%
Burglary22.490.00%
Other theft12.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting719.9575.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.7366.67%
Other crime16.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-66.67%
Public order11.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting424.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.74-62.50%
Vehicle crime23.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Public order22.49100.00%
Other crime12.490.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Robbery11.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences818.70166.67%
Shoplifting49.97100.00%
Other theft14.990.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary312.4750.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.74-25.00%
Shoplifting23.740.00%
Possession of weapons12.490.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.73-20.00%
Burglary24.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.49-50.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences512.47400.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.23100.00%
Drugs12.490.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft16.230.00%
Burglary11.25-50.00%
Public order11.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.73-50.00%
Burglary23.740.00%
Drugs12.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.99-33.33%
Burglary22.490.00%
Public order22.49-33.33%
Shoplifting12.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences619.950.00%
Public order37.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.740.00%
Other theft12.490.00%
Shoplifting11.250.00%

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 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
October 20236
September 20236

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 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
March 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 4 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
January 20241

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 2HH 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