LEEDS ROAD, WF3 3HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in WF3 3HD

LEEDS ROAD, WF3 3HD, Wakefield has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.60 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3HD 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 3HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3HD, encompassing approximately 1369 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF3 3HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Holly Court with total crimes: 6
  • Winden Close with total crimes: 3
  • Springfield Close with total crimes: 1

LEEDS ROAD, WF3 3HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.60400.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.300.00%
Shoplifting32.1950.00%
Public order22.19100.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.11100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-71.43%
Other theft11.460.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.68250.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.110.00%
Vehicle crime12.92-66.67%
Public order10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime38.760.00%
Shoplifting22.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-50.00%
Other crime11.460.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%
Robbery10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

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 offences410.220.00%
Public order32.920.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Drugs11.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.49300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.92100.00%
Vehicle crime32.920.00%
Shoplifting22.19-33.33%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft38.7650.00%
Shoplifting32.1950.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.19-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.460.00%
Public order10.73-66.67%

In February 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 offences612.4120.00%
Public order34.38200.00%
Other theft22.190.00%
Shoplifting21.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Possession of weapons11.460.00%
Robbery10.730.00%

In January 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 offences510.950.00%
Shoplifting33.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.460.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.30-16.67%
Public order23.65100.00%
Vehicle crime11.460.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.38400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.650.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.030.00%
Shoplifting14.38-94.12%
Drugs10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-50.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-87.50%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1725.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour812.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.380.00%
Public order21.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235
October 20231
September 20238

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20236
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 202317

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 3HD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Holly Court
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Winden Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Springfield Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Springfield Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Langdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Queensbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Canal Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Gateways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lingwell Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Potters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Meadow Croft
    Total1
    Other crime1