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

Overview of Crime in WF3 3HF

LEEDS ROAD, WF3 3HF, Wakefield has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.23 per 1,000 population. This WF3 3HF 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 3HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around WF3 3HF, encompassing approximately 1034 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (180.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

WF3 3HF 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
  • George Street with total crimes: 2

LEEDS ROAD, WF3 3HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.23180.00%
Public order313.53200.00%
Shoplifting32.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.900.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.60-37.50%
Shoplifting24.83100.00%
Public order11.93-50.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-75.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In July 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 offences816.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.730.00%
Public order23.87100.00%
Shoplifting11.93-50.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.4333.33%
Vehicle crime37.730.00%
Shoplifting22.900.00%
Other theft11.93-50.00%
Public order10.97-50.00%
Robbery10.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences615.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.800.00%
Other theft22.900.00%
Shoplifting21.930.00%
Public order21.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.730.00%
Vehicle crime32.900.00%
Shoplifting22.90-33.33%

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 theft38.70200.00%
Shoplifting32.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.900.00%
Public order11.93-75.00%

In February 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 offences616.43-40.00%
Public order45.80300.00%
Shoplifting23.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.93100.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Other theft10.970.00%
Robbery10.970.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.360.00%
Shoplifting39.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.90-75.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Public order10.97-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-50.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.33150.00%
Anti-social behaviour49.66-20.00%
Public order23.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.930.00%
Shoplifting11.930.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.53400.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.83-33.33%
Public order23.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.93100.00%
Burglary11.930.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.6020.00%
Public order25.800.00%
Shoplifting11.93-94.12%
Criminal damage and arson10.97-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1734.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour616.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.830.00%
Public order22.900.00%
Bicycle theft11.930.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
February 20246
January 202410
December 202310
November 20234
October 20236
September 20235

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
April 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 5 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
November 20231
September 20231

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 4 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
August 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20243
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20243
February 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231
September 20233

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 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the WF3 3HF 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. George Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Langdale Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Queensbury Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Canal Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Gateways
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lingwell Chase
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Johns Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Potters Croft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charles Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Royds Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bevin Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Meadow Croft
    Total1
    Other crime1