PARK SQUARE, WF3 3HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 3HB

PARK SQUARE, WF3 3HB, Wakefield has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.35 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3HB 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 3HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3HB, encompassing approximately 1436 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

WF3 3HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Winden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Springfield Close with total crimes: 1
  • Springfield Avenue with total crimes: 1

PARK SQUARE, WF3 3HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.570.00%
Public order21.39100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.48-60.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.66150.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.480.00%
Vehicle crime12.09-66.67%
Other theft10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime34.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.09-50.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.960.00%
Public order32.780.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.96100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.78200.00%
Vehicle crime32.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.87-33.33%
Other theft21.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order36.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Other theft11.390.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.18-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.35100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.180.00%
Drugs12.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF3 3HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Winden Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Springfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Queensbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Canal Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gateways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lingwell Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Potters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1